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Fol. Biol. 2001, 47, 71-74

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2001047020071

Comparative Study of Neutrophil Activities in Adults and Full-Term Neonates in Relation to the Method of Delivery

Zofia Szymańska-Toczek1, J. Dąbek2, A. Hrycek2, R. Osuch-Jaczewska1, M. Baumert1

1Department of Neonatology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
2Department of Internal Diseases, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland

Received June 2000
Accepted October 2000

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