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Herpes simplex virus pneumonia during standard induction chemotherapy for acute leukemia: case report and review of literature

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  1. Department of Oncology and Hematology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy

    A Ferrari, M Luppi, L Potenza, G Riva, M Morselli, A Imovilli, F Volzone & G Torelli

  2. Department of Pathology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy

    G Rossi

  3. Infectious Disease Clinic, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy

    M Codeluppi & G Guaraldi

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Ferrari, A., Luppi, M., Potenza, L. et al. Herpes simplex virus pneumonia during standard induction chemotherapy for acute leukemia: case report and review of literature. Leukemia 19, 2019–2021 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.leu.2403893

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