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Clinical Studies

High prevalence of kidney disease in two rural communities in Kosovo and Metohia

Zvonko Stašević Health House, Donja Gušterica, Lipljan, Serbia
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Gordana Šubarić Gorgieva Internal Clinic, Laplje Selo Hospital, Laplje Selo, Priština, Serbia
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Suzana Vasić Internal Clinic, Laplje Selo Hospital, Laplje Selo, Priština, Serbia
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Slavica Ristić Internal Clinic, Laplje Selo Hospital, Laplje Selo, Priština, Serbia
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Ljubica Djukanović School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, SerbiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Višnja Ležaić School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Pages 541-546 | Received 03 Dec 2009, Accepted 07 Feb 2010, Published online: 20 May 2010

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