Scleroderma in South Australia: epidemiological observations of possible pathogenic significance.
BACKGROUND: Scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder of unknown cause. Previous epidemiological studies have suggested some regional clustering and associations with occupations involving exposure to silica dusts and hydrocarbons. AIMS: To determine: (i) prevalence and incidence of scleroderma in South...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2001
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