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Under allergies - I assume it's a drug...?

Posted By: sm on 2007-10-19
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Subject: Under allergies - I assume it's a drug...?

Allergies include S/L: WUH-STEH-FIN and ciprofloxacin.


Any clues?


Thanks!!




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