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Case Reports
. 1976 Jul 10;50(29):1138-40.

Poisoning associated with witchdoctor attendance

N Buchanan, R D Cane
  • PMID: 959927
Case Reports

Poisoning associated with witchdoctor attendance

N Buchanan et al. S Afr Med J. .

Abstract

Eight patients with poisoning associated with treatment by a witchdoctor are presented. Six patients died. A therapeutic approach to the problem is suggested.

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