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Hashimoto, K., Tohyama, M., Shiohara, T. (2009). Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS/DIHS). In: Revuz, J., Roujeau, JC., Kerdel, F.A., Valeyrie-Allanore, L. (eds) Life-Threatening Dermatoses and Emergencies in Dermatology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-79339-7_10
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