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abscess: References & Edit History

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Modified link of Web site: Patient - Abscess. Nov 22, 2024
Add new Web site: Frontiers - Frontiers in Microbiology - Development of a Computational Model of Abscess Formation. Jul 15, 2024
Add new Web site: Healthdirect - Abscesses. Apr 10, 2024
Add new Web site: MSD Manual - Professional Version - Abscesses. Feb 02, 2024
Add new Web site: MedicineNet - What is the main cause of Abscess? Aug 21, 2023
Add new Web site: The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons - Abscess and Fistula. Jul 18, 2023
Add new Web site: Verywell Health - What Is an Abscess? Feb 15, 2023
Add new Web site: Cleveland Clinic - Abscess. Dec 23, 2022
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Abscesses. Sep 23, 2022
Corrected display issue. Dec 07, 2018
Add new Web site: The Nemours Foundation - For Parents - Abscess. Oct 07, 2013
Add new Web site: Healthline - Abscess. Oct 07, 2013
Add new Web site: WebMD - Abscess. Oct 01, 2013
Add new Web site: NHS Choices - Abscess. Oct 01, 2013
Add new Web site: MedlinePlus - Abscess. Oct 01, 2013
Add new Web site: University of Maryland Medical Center - Abscess. Oct 01, 2013
Add new Web site: KidsHealth - TeensHealth - Abscess. Oct 01, 2013
Add new Web site: HealthCentral - Abscess. Oct 01, 2013
Add new Web site: Patient - Abscess. Oct 01, 2013
Media added. Jun 08, 2009
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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