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. 2020 Oct;115(7):545-547.
doi: 10.1111/vox.12927. Epub 2020 Apr 14.

Pivotal role of convalescent plasma in managing emerging infectious diseases

Hoi-Kei Wong  1 , Cheuk-Kwong Lee  1
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Pivotal role of convalescent plasma in managing emerging infectious diseases

Hoi-Kei Wong et al. Vox Sang. 2020 Oct.
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Recruitment response and donation outcome for convalescent plasma preparedness for influenza A (H1N1) pandemic in 2009.
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