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Posterior horn varicella-zoster virus myelitis

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    R. Toledano, J. López-Sendón, F. Gilo, E. Riva, J. Martínez-San Millán & J. Masjuán

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Toledano, R., López-Sendón, J., Gilo, F. et al. Posterior horn varicella-zoster virus myelitis. J Neurol 254, 400–401 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-006-0393-7

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