Pulmonary manifestation of lassa fever and the impact on mortality

P. Okokhere, J. Ugheoke, C. Erameh (Irrua, Nigeria)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Respiratory infections: a clinical point of view
Session: Respiratory infections: a clinical point of view
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 563
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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