Korean J Gastroenterol.  2020 Jul;76(1):1-3. 10.4166/kjg.2020.76.1.1.

The Role of Serology Test in Diagnosis of Amebic Liver Abscess

• Hong YM

• KMID: 2504553
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2020.76.1.1

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