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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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II.j Transient pulmonary opacities/infiltrates (see also under Iav)

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Last update : 03/10/2012
 
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Cocaine
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Levamisole
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Levamisole-adulterated/tainted cocaine
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Publications

A severe complication of crack cocaine use.
Canadian respiratory journal 2015;22;77-9 2015
Crack lung: pulmonary disease caused by cocaine abuse.
The American review of respiratory disease 1987 Nov;136;1250-2 1987 Nov

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