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The Prevalence of Self-Reported Systemic Allergic Reaction to Hymenoptera Venom in Beekeepers Worldwide: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis Cover

The Prevalence of Self-Reported Systemic Allergic Reaction to Hymenoptera Venom in Beekeepers Worldwide: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

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|Jun 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjph-2024-0020 | Journal eISSN: 1854-2476 | Journal ISSN: 0351-0026
Language: English
Page range: 152 - 159
Submitted on: Mar 8, 2024
Accepted on: May 19, 2024
Published on: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: National Institute of Public Health, Slovenia
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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