Comparative dermatology: skin lesion produced by attack of jellyfishes (Physalia physalis).
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چکیده
It is reported the case of a 21-year-old female bather with a skin lesion, heart-shaped ,characteristic of attack by jellyfish.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Anais brasileiros de dermatologia
دوره 86 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011