Weever fish stings: a report of two cases presenting to an accident and emergency department.
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چکیده
Two patients are described who suffered weever fish stings and presented to an accident and emergency department. The characteristic symptoms and treatment are described.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of accident & emergency medicine
دوره 13 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996