Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 38, Issue 1 , Pages 77-82 , January 2009

Fever of unknown origin (FUO) caused by miliary tuberculosis: Diagnostic significance of morning temperature spikes

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Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 38, Issue 1 , Pages 77-82 , January 2009

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