Medical triage for early detection of silicosis in construction workers

J. Rooyackers, E. Stigter, M. Zengeni, F. van Rooy, D. Heederik (Utrecht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Mineral dusts and respiratory disease
Session: Mineral dusts and respiratory disease
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 464
Disease area: Airway diseases

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