An epidemic of silicosis among former denim sandblasters

Akgun M., Araz O., Akkurt I., Eroglu A., Alper F., Saglam L., Mirici A., Gorguner M., Nemery B.

Source: Eur Respir J 2008; 32: 1295-1303
Journal Issue: November

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