Hydroxychloroquine: A bridge prophylaxis till finding the COVID-19 vaccine
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Regarding the importance of COVID-19 pandemic and risks that the infection imposes on healthcare workers, this manuscript discusses the potential usage of Hydroxychloroquine as a prophylactic agent.
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volume 6 issue Special Issue 2 on COVID-19
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publication date 2020-10
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