Incidence of Hepatitis-B Among Healthcare Professionals due to Medical Waste Handling
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Comparison of Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Hepatitis B Among Healthcare Professionals in Pakistan
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Dhaka Medical College
سال: 1970
ISSN: 2219-7494,1028-0928
DOI: 10.3329/jdmc.v18i2.6275