Malaria in Northern Ireland
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The clinical features, parasitology and prophylactic history of 67 patients who imported malaria to Northern Ireland between 1974 and 1983 are reported. P. falciparum infections were encountered more frequently than anticipated from current United Kingdom experience. The clinical implications of these findings are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Ulster Medical Journal
دوره 55 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986