Ciprofloxacin-induced acute cholestatic hepatitis
Journal Title: Annals of Hepatology - Year 2009, Vol 8, Issue 4
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Authors and Affiliations
Evangelos Cholongitas, Chrysa Georgousaki, Simos Spyrou, Maria Dasenaki
Evangelos Cholongitas, Chrysa Georgousaki, Simos Spyrou, Maria Dasenaki
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