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Original Article

A cost-effectiveness analysis of immunotherapy with SQ allergen extract for patients with seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in selected European countries

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Pages 1113-1120 | Accepted 08 Mar 2007, Published online: 17 Apr 2007

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