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Seifert, H., Dijkshoorn, L. (2008). “Overview of the Microbial Characteristics, Taxonomy, and Epidemiology of Acinetobacter”. In: Bergogne-Bérézin, E., Friedman, H., Bendinelli, M. (eds) Acinetobacter Biology and Pathogenesis. Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77944-7_2

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