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Effects of Lamellar Keratectomy and Intrastromal Injection of 0.2% Fluconazole on Fungal Keratitis

Xinying You, Jun Li, Suxia Li, Weiyun Shi

Citation Information : You X, Li J, Li S, Shi W. Effects of Lamellar Keratectomy and Intrastromal Injection of 0.2% Fluconazole on Fungal Keratitis. 2015; 43 (4ENG):2-7.

DOI: 10.5005/hoo-10101-43401

Published Online: 27-03-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2015; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.


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