Successful treatment of recalcitrant condyloma with topical cidofovir
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Successful treatment of extensive condyloma acuminata of the inguinal area and thigh with topical imiquimod cream.
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عنوان ژورنال: Sexually Transmitted Infections
سال: 2000
ISSN: 1368-4973
DOI: 10.1136/sti.76.2.143