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Erschienen in: Annals of Hematology 3/2012

01.03.2012 | Letter to the Editor

Levamisole—adulterated in cocaine causing agranulocytosis, vasculopathy, and acquired protein S deficiency

verfasst von: Irene Dy, Venkata Pokuri, John Olichney, Peter Wiernik

Erschienen in: Annals of Hematology | Ausgabe 3/2012

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Dear Editor, …
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Titel
Levamisole—adulterated in cocaine causing agranulocytosis, vasculopathy, and acquired protein S deficiency
verfasst von
Irene Dy
Venkata Pokuri
John Olichney
Peter Wiernik
Publikationsdatum
01.03.2012
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Annals of Hematology / Ausgabe 3/2012
Print ISSN: 0939-5555
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0584
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00277-011-1294-0

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