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Research Article

Neutrophils are Hyperactive in Recurrent Tonsillitis

Anders Ebenfelt From the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Goteborg, Sweden
Pages 206-209 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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