Noma - The ulcer of extreme poverty

被引:39
作者
Enwonwu, CO [1 ]
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[1] Univ Maryland, Sch Dent, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
[2] Univ Maryland, Sch Med, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
[3] Nigerian Natl Inst Med Res, Lagos, Nigeria
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D O I
10.1056/NEJMp058193
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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[No abstract available]
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