Impact of Afghan refugees on the infectious disease profile of Pakistan: beyond economy.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases
دوره 12 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008