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Research Articles

Evaluation of the tear and serum levels of IL-8 in sulfur mustard intoxicated patients 20 years after exposure

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Pages 132-137 | Received 14 Jul 2011, Accepted 27 Aug 2011, Published online: 04 Oct 2011

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