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The Use of Radiographic Modalities to Diagnose Infection in Pregnancy

  • Jason A. Pates
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    Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-9032, USA
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  • Diane M. Twickler
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    Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-9032, USA

    Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-8896, USA
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