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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 34, 2010 - Issue 2
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Compound Heterozygous Hb Tak/Hb E Causes Secondary Erythrocytosis in a Thai Family

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Pages 165-168 | Received 24 Nov 2009, Accepted 21 Dec 2009, Published online: 30 Mar 2010

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