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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2012; 18(14): 1700-1702
Published online Apr 14, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i14.1700
Published online Apr 14, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i14.1700
Rifaximin for the prevention of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Georgios N Kalambokis, Epameinondas V Tsianos, The First Division of Internal Medicine and Hepato-Gastroenterology Unit, Medical School of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
Athanasia Mouzaki, Maria Rodi, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, 26504 Patras, Greece
Author contributions: Kalambokis GN performed the research, analyzed the data, and wrote this letter; Mouzaki A and Rodi M measured plasma endotoxin levels; Tsianos EV was the leading investigator, corrected the manuscript, and was ultimately responsible for the data and its use.
Correspondence to: Epameinondas V Tsianos, MD, PhD, AGAF, FEBG Professor of Internal Medicine, The First Division of Internal Medicine and Hepato-Gastroenterology Unit, Medical School of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece. etsianos@cc.uoi.gr
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Received: October 19, 2011
Revised: February 20, 2012
Accepted: February 26, 2012
Published online: April 14, 2012
Revised: February 20, 2012
Accepted: February 26, 2012
Published online: April 14, 2012
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