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Interferon alfa 2b and ribavirin

Interferon alfa 2b and ribavirin

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Interferon alfa-2b|ribavirin is an antiparasite agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

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23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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Antiparasite drug

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Rebetron

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