Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , March 2010

Hepatitis A virus in Middle East countries: More evidence needed

Received 10 September 2009 ,Accepted 3 January 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajg.2010.01.002

Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , March 2010

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