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Psychiatric Sequelae of Pandemics
Author(s)Nidal Moukaddam, MD, PhD
Psychiatrists are likely to encounter patients with depression, anxiety, and paranoia related to communicable diseases and pandemics. Following is a summary of memorable epidemics/pandemics.
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