Acute manifestations of leprosy.
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چکیده
Dr. Binford. This morning we shall continue with our plan of presenting each day a speaker to discuss leprosy as a disease, because primarily we are concerned with the patient. Dr. Jose C . Tolentino, the first speaker, who, since 1951, has been engaged in the research activities of the Leonard Wood Memorial in the Philippines, is head of the Clinical Research Branch of the Philippine Division of the Leonard Wood Memorial. He will speak to you on "Acute manifestations of leprosy."
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of Leprosy
دوره 33 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1965