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Thromb Haemost 2000; 83(03): 510-511
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613846
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Venous Thromboembolism and Associated High Plasma Factor VIII Levels:Linked to Cytomegalovirus Infection?

C. M. Schambeck
1   From the Central Laboratory and Blood Coagulation Unit, Medical Department, University of W rzburg, Germany
,
K. Hinney
1   From the Central Laboratory and Blood Coagulation Unit, Medical Department, University of W rzburg, Germany
,
J. Gleixner
1   From the Central Laboratory and Blood Coagulation Unit, Medical Department, University of W rzburg, Germany
,
F. Keller
1   From the Central Laboratory and Blood Coagulation Unit, Medical Department, University of W rzburg, Germany
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Received 14 September 1999

Accepted after resubmission 19 November 1999

Publication Date:
14 December 2017 (online)

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