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Transfusion-Transmitted Viral Hepatitis

  • James W. Mosley
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    Corresponding author: Epidemiologic Research Laboratory, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, 7601 E. Imperial Highway, Downey, California 90242
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    Professor of Medicine, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California

    Director, Epidemiology Research Laboratory, Liver Unit, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Downey, California
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DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0272-2712(18)31065-5
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