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Published in: Annals of Hematology 2/2014

01-02-2014 | Letter to the Editor

Azathioprine-associated pure red cell aplasia in renal transplant recipients: a report of two cases

Authors: Prasad R. Koduri, S. Vanajakshi, R. Anuradha

Published in: Annals of Hematology | Issue 2/2014

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Metadata
Title
Azathioprine-associated pure red cell aplasia in renal transplant recipients: a report of two cases
Authors
Prasad R. Koduri
S. Vanajakshi
R. Anuradha
Publication date
01-02-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Annals of Hematology / Issue 2/2014
Print ISSN: 0939-5555
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0584
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00277-013-1779-0

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