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Ramakrishnan K, Salinas RC, Agudelo Higuita NI. Skin and soft tissue infections. Am Fam Physician. 2015 Sep 15;92(6):474-83.Full text Abstract
Mengesha YM, Bennett ML. Pustular skin disorders: diagnosis and treatment. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2002;3:389-400. Abstract
Conlon JD, Drolet BA. Skin lesions in the neonate. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2004;51:863-388, vii-viii. Abstract
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