Molecular Typing of Legionella pneumophila Isolated in Busan, Using PFGE |
Park Eun-Hee
(Busan Metropolitan City Institute of Health & Environment)
Kim Mi-Hee (Busan Metropolitan City Institute of Health & Environment) Kim Joung-A (Busan Metropolitan City Institute of Health & Environment) Han Nan-Sook (Busan Metropolitan City Institute of Health & Environment) Lee Ju Hyeoun (Busan Metropolitan City Institute of Health & Environment) Min Sang Gi (Busan Metropolitan City Institute of Health & Environment) Park Yon Koung (Busan Metropolitan City Institute of Health & Environment) Jin Seong Hyun (Busan Metropolitan City Institute of Health & Environment) Jeong Gu Young (Busan Metropolitan City Institute of Health & Environment) Bin Jae Hun (Busan Metropolitan City Institute of Health & Environment) |
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