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Research Article

Serological markers of Hepatitis B and C among juvenile immigrants from Albania settled in Greece

Charalampos Milionis Health Centre of Delvinaki—Regional Medical Department of Pogoniani, National School of Public Health, GreeceCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 236-240 | Received 22 Apr 2010, Accepted 15 Sep 2010, Published online: 18 Oct 2010

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