Annals of Epidemiology
Volume 19, Issue 11 , Pages 771-777 , November 2009

Allergic Reactions and Risk of Vulvodynia

  • Bernard L. Harlow, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Bernard L. Harlow, PhD, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, 1300 South 2nd St., Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55454. Tel: (612) 626-6527. Fax: (612) 624-0315.
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  • Wei He, MS
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  • Ruby H.N. Nguyen, PhD

Received 2 June 2009 ,Accepted 25 June 2009.

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PII: S1047-2797(09)00177-X

doi: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2009.06.006

Annals of Epidemiology
Volume 19, Issue 11 , Pages 771-777 , November 2009

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