“Assessment of serum homocysteine levels in congenital heart disease and with congenital rubella infection: A hospital-based case-control study in north Indian population”
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“Assessment of serum homocysteine levels in congenital heart disease and with congenital rubella infection: A hospital-based case-control study in north Indian population”
Ours study examined the association of serum homocysteine (Hcy) levels with congenital heart disease (CHD) and congenital rubella infection (CRI) suggesting a potential pathogenic interaction between metabolic dysregulation and viral teratogenicity.
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