Case Studies of Exposures to Humidifier Disinfectant in Hospitals: Focusing on the Exposure Assessment of the Fourth Round of Applicants
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Han, Kyunghee
(Department of Preventive Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine)
Yoon, Jeonggyo (Department of Preventive Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine) Jo, Eun-Kyung (Korean Society of Environmental Health) Ryu, Hyeonsu (Department of Occupational Health, Daegu Catholic University) Yang, Wonho (Department of Occupational Health, Daegu Catholic University) Choi, Yoon-Hyeong (Department of Preventive Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine) |
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