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Case Reports
. 2009 Jan;15(1):127-9.
doi: 10.3201/eid1501.080524.

Avian influenza virus (H5N1) in human, Laos

Pilaipan Puthavathana, Kantima Sangsiriwut, Achareeya Korkusol, Phisanu Pooruk, Prasert Auewarakul, Chakrarat Pittayawanganon, Derek Sutdan, Rungrueng Kitphati, Pathom Sawanpanyalert, Bounlay Phommasack, Khanthong Bounlu, Kumnuan Ungchusak
Case Reports

Avian influenza virus (H5N1) in human, Laos

Pilaipan Puthavathana et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2009 Jan.
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  • H5N1 influenza viruses in Lao People's Democratic Republic.
    Boltz DA, Douangngeun B, Sinthasak S, Phommachanh P, Rolston S, Chen H, Guan Y, Peiris JS, Smith JG, Webster RG. Boltz DA, et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2006 Oct;12(10):1593-5. doi: 10.3201/eid1210.060658. Emerg Infect Dis. 2006. PMID: 17176581 Free PMC article.

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