Thromb Haemost 2002; 88(03): 389-401
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613228
Review Article
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Platelet and Coagulation Defects Associated with HIV-1-Infection

Simon Karpatkin
1   New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA
,
Michael Nardi
1   New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA
,
David Green
1   New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA
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Publication History

Received 02 May 2002

Accepted 17 June 2002

Publication Date:
08 December 2017 (online)

 

 
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