Oral corticosteroids for poison ivy dermatitis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
دوره 166 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002