Neurological manifestations in speech after snake bite: a rare case
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چکیده
The patient was admitted after reporting a snake bite from which he later developed neurological signs and symptoms among which a flaccid dysarthria. The patient underwent speech therapy and showed significant improvement over a short period of time. The favorable outcome of the present study highlights the role of speech therapy in such a case, where it often remains un-emphasized.
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دوره 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010