Korean J Gastroenterol.  2024 Feb;83(2):72-73. 10.4166/kjg.2024.001.

Reply: Does Acupuncture Increase the Risk of Hepatitis C Virus Transmission? A Commentary on the Currently Published Article, “Risk of Hepatitis C Virus Transmission through Acupuncture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”

• Hyun MH
• Yang H
• An J

• KMID: 2553439
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2024.001

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