The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 119, Issue 10 , Pages 872-876 , October 2006

Pneumonia During Pregnancy

  • M. Reza Shariatzadeh, MD
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  • Thomas J. Marrie, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Thomas J. Marrie, MD, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, 2J2.01 Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Center, 8440 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6G 2R7.

Received 2 January 2006 ,Accepted 5 January 2006.

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 This study was funded by an independent research establishment grant from Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research and by grants in aid from Capital Health, Abbott Canada, Pfizer Canada, and Jannsen-Ortho Canada.

PII: S0002-9343(06)00150-1

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.01.014

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 119, Issue 10 , Pages 872-876 , October 2006

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