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Knowledge Regarding Hepatitis C Among Injecting Drug Users

BOBBY P. SMYTH AIDS/Drugs Service, Eastern Health Board, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Dublin 10, Republic of Ireland;
,
JULIE McMAHON James Connoly Memorial Hospital, Dublin 15, Republic of Ireland;
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JOHN J. O'CONNOR Drug Tre atment Centre, Trinity Court, Pearse St., Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland;
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JIM RYAN 122 Raheny Rd, Dublin 5, Republic of Ireland
Pages 257-264 | Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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