Letter to the Editor

Lithium Nephrotoxicity: When Is the Time for Nephrology Consultation?

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Lithium Nephrotoxicity: When Is the Time for Nephrology  Con¬sultation?

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SAVAJ S, FARASATINASAB M, AMOUZEGAR A, RAHIMI M, HOSSEINZADEH M. Lithium Nephrotoxicity: When Is the Time for Nephrology Consultation?. Iran J Public Health. 2016;45(7):958-959.