The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 3 , Pages 314-319 , September 2008

Chronic Minocycline-Induced Autoimmunity in Children

Received 6 August 2007 ,Revised 5 February 2008 ,Accepted 13 March 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.03.013

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 3 , Pages 314-319 , September 2008

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