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Nail Infections Caused by Manicures - Reference

Written by - Vanessa Jones, B.A

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Jan 22, 2019

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Author: Vanessa Jones

Editor: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Technical: Lingaraj

Published on Jul 13, 2013
Last Updated on Jan 22, 2019

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