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Mapoure, Y. , Kuate, C. , Tchaleu, C. , Ngahane, H. , Mounjouopou, G. , Ba, H. , Mbahe, S. , Fonsah, J. , Beyiha, G. , Luma, H. , Mouelle, A. , Ndouongo, P. and Njamnshi, A. (2014) Stroke Epidemiology in Douala: Three Years Prospective Study in a Teaching Hospital in Cameroon.
World Journal of Neuroscience,
4, 406-414. doi:
10.4236/wjns.2014.45044.
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