iPad--increasing nickel exposure in children.
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We discuss allergic contact dermatitis to the iPad to highlight a potential source of nickel exposure in children.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatrics
دوره 134 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014