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Epidemiology and Decline of Leprosy in Asia

1983; Wiley; Volume: 22; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1365-4362.1983.tb01208.x

1365-4632

O. K. Skinsnes,

Oral Health Pathology and Treatment

International Journal of DermatologyVolume 22, Issue 6 p. 348-367 Epidemiology and Decline of Leprosy in Asia Olaf K. Skinsnes M.D., Corresponding Author Olaf K. Skinsnes M.D. From the Department of Pathology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HawaiiAddress for reprints: Dr. Olaf K. Skinsnes, ALM Leprosy Atelier, Leahi Hospital, 3675 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816.Search for more papers by this author Olaf K. Skinsnes M.D., Corresponding Author Olaf K. Skinsnes M.D. From the Department of Pathology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HawaiiAddress for reprints: Dr. Olaf K. 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