Ethambutol induced optic neuritis: a case series
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2279-0780,2319-2003
DOI: 10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20195788