Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 35, Issue 1 , Pages 43-45 , January 2009

A 5-week-old Infant With Lethargy, Irritability, Poor Feeding, and Vomiting

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Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 35, Issue 1 , Pages 43-45 , January 2009