The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 122, Issue 7 , Pages 623-625 , July 2009

Erythema Multiforme Syndrome

  • Nilesh N. Patel, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Nilesh N. Patel, MD, Department of Medicine, Citrus Valley Medical Centers, 2694 East Garvey Avenue South # 393, West Covina, California 91791
    • ,
  • Devesh N. Patel, MD

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 Thomas J. Marrie, MD, Section Editor

 Funding: None.

 Conflict of Interest: None.

 Authorship: Both authors had access to the clinical data and played a role in writing this manuscript.

PII: S0002-9343(08)00975-3

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.08.028

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 122, Issue 7 , Pages 623-625 , July 2009

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