Review: fair evidence supports several tests in investigating fever of unknown origin.
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A comprehensive evidence-based approach to fever of unknown origin.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- ACP journal club
دوره 139 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003