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Original Article

Evaluation of Single-dose Azithromycin Versus Standard Azithromycin/Doxycycline Treatment and Clinical Assessment of Regression Course in Patients with Adult Inclusion Conjunctivitis

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Pages 1198-1206 | Received 28 Jan 2013, Accepted 01 Jul 2013, Published online: 18 Sep 2013

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