Photobiomodulation and Antiviral Photodynamic Therapy as a Possible Novel Approach in COVID-19 Management
Reza Fekrazad
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Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser SurgeryVol. 38, No. 5 Guest EditorialPhotobiomodulation and Antiviral Photodynamic Therapy as a Possible Novel Approach in COVID-19 ManagementReza FekrazadReza FekrazadAddress correspondence to: Reza Fekrazad, DDS, MSc, FLD, FICD, Radiation Sciences Research Center, Laser Research Center in Medical Sciences, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1946883893, Iran, and, International Network for Photo Medicine and Photo Dynamic Therapy (INPMPDT), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran E-mail Address: [email protected]Radiation Sciences Research Center, Laser Research Center in Medical Sciences, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.International Network for Photo Medicine and Photo Dynamic Therapy (INPMPDT), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.Search for more papers by this authorPublished Online:19 May 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