Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 61, Issue 4 , Pages 355-358 , April 2008

HIV and the surgeon

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doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2008.02.002

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 61, Issue 4 , Pages 355-358 , April 2008

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