Leprosy control in Myanmar 1952-2003--a success story.
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چکیده
KYAW LWIN*, TIN MYINT+, MG MG GYI**, MYA THEIN, TIN SHWE & KYAW NYUNT SEIN*** *Deputy Director General (Retired), Department of Health, Ministry of Health, Myanmar +Deputy Director-Leprosy (Retired), Department of Health, Ministry of Health, Myanmar **Medical Superintendent (Retired), Yenanthar Leprosy Hospital, Department of Health, Ministry of Health, Myanmar ***Deputy Director-Leprosy, Department of Health, Ministry of Health, Myanmar
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Leprosy review
دوره 76 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005