Potential occupational and environmental factors in SSc onset
Introduction Introduction and objective. Systemic sclerosis [SSc; scleroderma] is a rare, connective tissue disorder affecting all organs and systems. The primary feature of this disease is a chronic, progressive fibrosis due to excessive production of collagen and other components. There are two su...
Main Authors: | Irena Walecka, Marek Roszkiewicz, Aleksandra Malewska |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Institute of Rural Health
2018-12-01
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Series: | Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.journalssystem.com/aaem/Potential-occupational-and-environmental-factors-in-SSc-onset,75894,0,2.html |
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