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Original Article

Efficacy of Interferon Therapy in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C: Comparison between Non-Drinkers and Drinkers

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Pages 1039-1043 | Received 20 Nov 1993, Accepted 22 Feb 1994, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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