Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 158-167 , May 2006

Allergic skin reactions in the tropics

  • Bernard Naafs, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationGracht 15, 8485KN Munnekeburen, The Netherlands.

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doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2005.11.010

Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 158-167 , May 2006

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