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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2008; 14(27): 4413-4415
Published online Jul 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.4413
Published online Jul 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.4413
Flare-up of ulcerative colitis after systemic corticosteroids: A strong case for Strongyloides
Shomron Ben-Horin, Yehuda Chowers, Department of Gastroenterology, Sheba Medical Center, and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Hashomer 52621, Israel
Iris Barshack, Pathology Institute, Sheba Medical Center, and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Hashomer 52621, Israel
Meir Mouallem, Department of Medicine E, Sheba Medical Center, and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Hashomer 52621, Israel
Author contributions: Ben-Horin S extracted the clinical data and wrote the manuscript; Moullaem M and Chowers Y were the treating physicians and participated in drafting and writing the manuscript; Barshack I prepared and interpreted the histological specimens.
Correspondence to: Dr. Shomron Ben-Horin, Gastroen-terology Department, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer 52621, Israel. sben-horin@013.net.il
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Received: April 26, 2008
Revised: June 2, 2008
Accepted: June 9, 2008
Published online: July 21, 2008
Revised: June 2, 2008
Accepted: June 9, 2008
Published online: July 21, 2008
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