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Ocular Immunology and Inflammation Volume 17, 2009 - Issue 4
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Original Article

Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole and Azithromycin Combination Therapy for Ocular Toxoplasmosis

Alper Yazici Ulucanlar Eye Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
, MD,
Pınar Çakar Ozdal Ulucanlar Eye Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
, MD,
Ibrahim Taskintuna Ulucanlar Eye Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
, MD,
Sevim Kavuncu Ulucanlar Eye Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
, MD &
Gultekin Koklu Ulucanlar Eye Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
, MD
Pages 289-291 | Received 16 Oct 2008, Accepted 09 Dec 2008, Published online: 15 Sep 2009

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