Optimization of diagnostic procedures in primary health services to detect asymptomatic malaria

• Authors: Siahaan Lambok , Eyanoer Putri , Panggabean Merina , Panggabean Yoan
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

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asymptomatic diseases; malaria; primary health care; quality of health care; optimization diagnostic.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2018
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 67-70

Contributors

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Siahaan Lambok

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Eyanoer Putri

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Panggabean Merina

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Panggabean Yoan

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