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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