Systemic Comorbidity in Children with Cataracts in Nigeria: Advocacy for Rubella Immunization
Background. Congenital and developmental cataracts are leading causes of childhood blindness and severe visual impairment. They may be associated with systemic diseases including congenital heart diseases which are among the major causes of morbidity and mortality in childhood. The pattern of system...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Ophthalmology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/927840 |