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Research Article

Poisoning and suicide by cyanide jewelry cleaner in the US Hmong community: A case series

Fiona M GarlichHennepin Regional Poison Center; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, US
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Judith Ann AlsopUCDMC, Poison Control Center; 2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA, US
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Deborah L AndersonHennepin Regional Poison Center; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, US
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Richard J GellerChildren's Hospital Central California, California Poison Control System, 9300 Valley Children's Place, Madera, CA, USCorrespondence[email protected]
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Theresa Thao KalugdanHealthEast Care System, 1875 Woodwinds Drive, Woodbury, MN, US
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David J RobertsHennepin Regional Poison Center; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, US
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Lindsey C ThomasHennepin Regional Poison Center; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, US
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Pages 136-140 | Received 17 Aug 2011, Accepted 09 Dec 2011, Published online: 31 Jan 2012

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