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Hives / Urticaria - Symptom Evaluation - Reference

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Aug 03, 2016

Reference:

Schaeffer P. Urticaria: Evaluation and Treatment. Am Fam Physician. 2011;83(9):1078-1084.
Fernando S, Broadfoot A. Chronic urticaria Assessment and treatment. Australian Family Physician 2010; 39(3): 135-138.

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Sheela Philomena

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Aug 24, 2012
Last Updated on Aug 03, 2016

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