The Journal of Urology
Volume 177, Issue 3 , Pages 967-971 , March 2007

Community Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Causing Fournier’s Gangrene and Genital Infections

Received 24 May 2006

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PII: S0022-5347(06)02759-5

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2006.10.041

The Journal of Urology
Volume 177, Issue 3 , Pages 967-971 , March 2007

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