The Journal of Urology
Volume 164, Issue 4 , Pages 1254-1258 , October 2000

CHRONIC INDWELLING CATHETER REPLACEMENT BEFORE ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPY FOR SYMPTOMATIC URINARY TRACT INFECTION

,Accepted 26 May 2000.

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The Journal of Urology
Volume 164, Issue 4 , Pages 1254-1258 , October 2000

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