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Human poisoning in Thailand: The Ramathibodi Poison Center's experience (2001–2004)

Winai Wananukul Ramathibodi Poison Center and Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Charuwan Sriapha Ramathibodi Poison Center and Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Achara Tongpoo Ramathibodi Poison Center and Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Umaporn Sadabthammarak Ramathibodi Poison Center and Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Sunun Wongvisawakorn Ramathibodi Poison Center and Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Sming Kaojarern Ramathibodi Poison Center and Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Pages 582-588 | Received 13 Jul 2006, Accepted 20 Oct 2006, Published online: 07 Oct 2008

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