As sick as a pigeon--psittacosis myelitis.
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چکیده
An association between acute transverse myelitis and psittacosis in a teenage boy is described. Closer collaboration between doctors and vets might have made the diagnosis sooner. A full paediatric history should include details of contact with pets and other animals.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 64 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989