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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 33, 2009 - Issue 2
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Coexistence of β-Thalassemia and Hereditary Hemochromatosis in Homozygosity: A Possible Synergic Effect?

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Pages 155-157 | Received 05 Nov 2008, Accepted 08 Nov 2008, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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