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Molochkova Yu.V.

Vladimirsky Moscow Regional Research Clinical Institute

Burova S.A.

City Clinical Hospital named after V.V. Veresaev

Emiraslanov F.L.

City Clinical Hospital named after V.V. Veresaev

Bobrov M.A.

M.F. Vladimirsky Moscow Regional Research Clinical Institute;
Moscow Research and Practical Center for Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology of the Moscow Healthcare Department

Chromomycosis

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Molochkova Yu.V., Burova S.A., Emiraslanov F.L., Bobrov M.A.

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Molochkova YuV, Burova SA, Emiraslanov FL, Bobrov MA. Chromomycosis. Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology. 2022;21(4):494‑501. (In Russ., In Engl.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/klinderma202221041494

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