Screening of fetal alcohol syndrome using the T-ACE questionnaire in semi-rural areas around Lubumbashi: lessons learned
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Screening of fetal alcohol syndrome using the T-ACE questionnaire in semi-rural areas around Lubumbashi: lessons learned Toni Kasole Lubala, Nina Lubala, Augustin Mulangu Mutombo, Olivier Mukuku, Oscar Numbi Luboya Faculty of Medecine, University of Lubumbashi, BP 1825, Democratic Republic of Congo Corresponding author: Olivier Mukuku, Faculty of Medecine, University of Lubumbashi, BP 1825, Democratic Republic of Congo
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دوره 19 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014