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Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine
An Interdisciplinary Journal of Mathematical, Theoretical and Clinical Aspects of Medicine
Volume 11, 2010 - Issue 3
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Original Articles

Modelling the effects of condom use and antiretroviral therapy in controlling HIV/AIDS among heterosexuals, homosexuals and bisexuals

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Pages 201-222 | Received 08 Mar 2009, Accepted 01 Sep 2009, Published online: 04 Jan 2010

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