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Acyclovir for varicella in immunocompetent patients

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  1. Beatrix Children's Hospital, University Hospital Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands

    J. L. L. Kimpen MD & H. S. A. Heymans

  2. Beatrix Children's Hospital, University Hospital Groningen, Oosteringel 59, Nl-9713 EZ, Groninge, The Netherlands

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Kimpen, J.L.L., Heymans, H.S.A. Acyclovir for varicella in immunocompetent patients. Clin Investig 71, 421–422 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00180053

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