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Editorial
. 2016 Oct 1;214(7):983-5.
doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiw169. Epub 2016 Apr 27.

Renal Function and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate for Preexposure Prophylaxis: How Safe Is Safe Enough?

Douglas S Krakower  1 , Kenneth H Mayer  1
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Editorial

Renal Function and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate for Preexposure Prophylaxis: How Safe Is Safe Enough?

Douglas S Krakower et al. J Infect Dis. .
No abstract available

Keywords: HIV prevention; nephrotoxicity; preexposure prophylaxis; proximal tubules; tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.

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