Amoebic Liver Abscess and Indigenous Alcoholic Beverages in the Tropics
Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) seen commonly in the tropics is predominantly confined to adult males, especially those who consume locally brewed alcohol, although intestinal amoebiasis occurs in all age groups and in both genders. Whether the role of alcohol in the development of ALA is incidental and...
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Main Authors: | T. Kumanan, V. Sujanitha, S. Balakumar, N. Sreeharan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Tropical Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6901751 |
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