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How to Explain the Low Figures of AIDS Cases Among Intravenous Drug Addicts in Belgium?

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In Belgium, the figures of AIDS cases and HIV seropositive patients among intravenous drug addicts are still remarkably low compared to neighbouring countries.

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Roussaux, JP., Jacques, JP. (1991). How to Explain the Low Figures of AIDS Cases Among Intravenous Drug Addicts in Belgium?. In: Loimer, N., Schmid, R., Springer, A. (eds) Drug Addiction and AIDS. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-9173-6_6

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