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Acute hepatitis E in an immunocompromised patient with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis on rituximab and long-term methotrexate

Bryan DaltonRheumatology Department, St James’ Hospital, Dublin, IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Gaye CunnaneRheumatology Department, St James’ Hospital, Dublin, IrelandView further author information
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Richard ConwayRheumatology Department, St James’ Hospital, Dublin, IrelandView further author information
Pages 226-228 | Received 06 Nov 2020, Accepted 05 Mar 2021, Published online: 15 Apr 2021

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