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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Iron Therapy in Postnatal Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia

Shahnaz Kouser, Shaheen Kouser, Mariam Malik, Ahmad Malik

Citation Information : Kouser S, Kouser S, Malik M, Malik A. Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Iron Therapy in Postnatal Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2011; 3 (1):25-27.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1117

Published Online: 01-04-2013

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2011; The Author(s).


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