Medical triage for early detection of silicosis in a ceramic tile production plant

E. Stigter, J. Rooyackers, R. Houba, D. Heederik (Utrecht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - The work environment in the clinic
Session: The work environment in the clinic
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4934
Disease area: Airway diseases

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