Address Book making multiple copies of latest entry upon reopen

Lately when I have been entering an entry in to address book, each time i reopen after the program after having previously entered a new contact i get about 20 copies of the latest entry. What is going on? How can i rectify?
The problem started following a recent .csv file import.
Thanks for any help!
-Ponderosa

do you use mobileme? if you do it could be corrupt sync data. then disable and reset syncing
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1497
if that doesn't help or you don't use mobileme quit Address book and delete the file homedirectory/library/application support/address book/AddressBook-v22.abcddb. then start Address Book and see if it behaves.

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