Pegylated interferon, but not conventional interferon therapy induced severe skin lesions

Journal Title: Annals of Hepatology - Year 2012, Vol 11, Issue 4

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Zhengxiao Li, Fanpu Ji, Yan Zheng, Jingang An, Zhenhui Peng

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Zhengxiao Li, Fanpu Ji, Yan Zheng, Jingang An, Zhenhui Peng (2012). Pegylated interferon, but not conventional interferon therapy induced severe skin lesions. Annals of Hepatology, 11(4), 570-571. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-78179