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Toxic shock syndrome complicating influenza A infection: a two-case report with one case of bacteremia and endocarditis

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  1. School of medicine, Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, “AHEPA Hospital”, Thessaloniki, Greece

    M. L. Sion, A. I. Hatzitolios, E. N. Toulis, K. D. Mikoudi & G. N. Ziakas

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    M. L. Sion

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Sion, M., Hatzitolios, A., Toulis, E. et al. Toxic shock syndrome complicating influenza A infection: a two-case report with one case of bacteremia and endocarditis. Intensive Care Med 27, 443 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s001340000803

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