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. 1976 Jun;52(5):535–560.

Viral hepatitis in United States soldiers stationed in Korea, 1967-1970: prophylactic efficacy of gamma globulin.

H F Smetana, F G Smetana
PMCID: PMC1807201  PMID: 58695

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