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CASE REPORT

Haemophilus aphrophilus and Eikenella corrodens Coinfection of Brain: An Unusual Case from China

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Pages 1439-1445 | Received 04 Jan 2024, Accepted 03 Apr 2024, Published online: 11 Apr 2024

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