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Peshikov O.V.

South Ural State Medical University

Peshikova M.V.

South Ural State Medical University

The role of different microorganisms in the development of fallopian tube pathology (literature review)

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Peshikov O.V., Peshikova M.V.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Human Reproduction. 2022;28(4): 39‑47

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To cite this article:

Peshikov OV, Peshikova MV. The role of different microorganisms in the development of fallopian tube pathology (literature review). Russian Journal of Human Reproduction. 2022;28(4):39‑47. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/repro20222804139

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