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Lavrukova O.S.

Petrozavodsk State University

Sidorova N.A.

Petrozavodsk State University

Use of microbiological data for the purposes of forensic medical examination

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Lavrukova O.S., Sidorova N.A.

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Journal: Forensic Medical Expertise. 2024;67(5): 55‑61

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Lavrukova OS, Sidorova NA. Use of microbiological data for the purposes of forensic medical examination. Forensic Medical Expertise. 2024;67(5):55‑61. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20246705155

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