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Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 36, 2004 - Issue 6-7
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Original Paper

Cytomegalovirus Appendicitis Following Acute Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient

Za Kanafani Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut, Medical Center Beirut
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Ai Sharara Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut, Medical Center Beirut
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Ns Shabb Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut, Medical Center Beirut
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Ss Kanj Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut, Medical Center BeirutCorrespondence[email protected])
Pages 505-507 | Received 06 Feb 2004, Accepted 09 Mar 2004, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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