Tenofovir as a first line option for prophylaxis in a patient with hepatitis B virus associated nephrotic syndrome
Journal Title: Annals of Hepatology - Year 2011, Vol 10, Issue 3
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Authors and Affiliations
Seyfettin Köklü, Selman Unverdi, Mevlut Ceri, Hatice Unverdi, Erdem Koçak, Murat Duranay
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