The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 2 , Pages 105-106 , February 2008

Osler’s Nodes and Janeway Lesions

  • Thomas J. Marrie, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Thomas J. Marrie, MD, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, 2J2.01 Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Center, 8440 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6G 2R7.

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PII: S0002-9343(07)00980-1

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2007.07.035

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 2 , Pages 105-106 , February 2008

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