Pulmonary Fibrosis and Ferruginous Bodies Associated with Exposure to Synthetic Fibers
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Pulmonary effects of exposure to synthetic fibers: A case study in a textile industry in Iran
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عنوان ژورنال: Toxicologic Pathology
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0192-6233,1533-1601
DOI: 10.1080/01926230600932448