Cherry-red discolouration in carbon monoxide poisoning

@article{Simini1998CherryredDI,
  title={Cherry-red discolouration in carbon monoxide poisoning},
  author={Bruno Simini},
  journal={The Lancet},
  year={1998},
  volume={352}
}
  • B. Simini
  • Published 3 October 1998
  • Medicine
  • The Lancet
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