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Is There a Role for Molecular Tests in Diagnosis of Gastroenteritis in India?

Priya Khanna, G Gopal Rao

Citation Information : Khanna P, Rao GG. Is There a Role for Molecular Tests in Diagnosis of Gastroenteritis in India?. J Gastrointest Infect 2018; 8 (1):3-4.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10068-0012

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2018

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2018; The Author(s).


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