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. 2007 Jul;18(4):225-7.
doi: 10.1155/2007/604727.

Herpes simplex virus type-specific serology: Where does it fit in the diagnostic armamentarium?

Todd F Hatchette  1
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Herpes simplex virus type-specific serology: Where does it fit in the diagnostic armamentarium?

Todd F Hatchette. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 2007 Jul.
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