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George S. Barrett

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US urologist.

Biography of George S. Barrett

George S. Barrett worked in the Departments of Pediatrics and Urology, Columbia University, The Babies Hospital, and The Squier Urological Clinic, New York City.

We thank André Trombeta for information submitted.

Bibliography

  • Meningitis Due to Escherichia Coli : Report of Two Cases with Recovery Following Chemotherapy, Review of the Literature and Report of Experimental Studies.
    George S. Barrett, Charles H. Rammelkamp, and John Worcester.
    American Journal of Diseases of Children, Chicago, January 1942, 63 (1): 41-59.

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