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CASE REPORTS

Iatrogenic Cushing's Syndrome due to Coadministration of Ritonavir and Inhaled Budesonide in an Asthmatic Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Patient

, M.D., , M.D., , M.D. & , M.D.
Pages 830-831 | Published online: 26 Jul 2010

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