Delay in diagnosis and treatment of patients with cases of imported malaria in Poland – one center’s experience

• Authors: Czepiel Jacek , Goldman Sarah , Szlauer-Stefańska Anastazja , Mielimonka Aleksandra , Biesiada Grażyna , Kalinowska-Nowak Anna , Wesełucha-Birczyńska Aleksandra , Perucki William , Garlicki Aleksander
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

chemoprophylaxis; diagnosis; malaria; treatment; Plasmodium.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2017
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 93-97

Contributors

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Czepiel Jacek

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Goldman Sarah

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Szlauer-Stefańska Anastazja

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Mielimonka Aleksandra

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Biesiada Grażyna

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Kalinowska-Nowak Anna

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Wesełucha-Birczyńska Aleksandra

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Perucki William

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Garlicki Aleksander

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