Risk factors for multiple sclerosis: decreased vitamin D level and remote Epstein-Barr virus infection in the pre-clinical phase of multiple sclerosis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 83 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012