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doi: 10.1136/emj.19.3.268.
Metal fume fever: a case report and review of the literature
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Metal fume fever: a case report and review of the literature
Emerg Med J.
2002 May.
Abstract
Metal fume fever is an acutely noxious inhalation syndrome secondary to metal oxide fumes. Despite preventative strategies sporadic cases are likely to continue to present to emergency departments.
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