Termites and asthma: is there a connection?

Termites and asthma: is there a connection?

Authors

  • Rafael Martinez-Giron a:1:{s:5:"en_US";s:116:"INCLÍNICA Foundation for Clinical, Pneumological and Carcinogenic Research. Calvo Sotelo, 16. 33007-Oviedo (Spain).";}
  • Hugo Cornelis van Woerden
  • Cristina Martínez-Torre

Keywords:

Termites, Asthma, Connection

Abstract

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Published

03-11-2021

Issue

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How to Cite

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Martinez-Giron R, van Woerden HC, Martínez-Torre C. Termites and asthma: is there a connection?. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2021 Nov. 3 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];92(5):e2021286. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/9749