Letter to the Editor

Methanol Poisoning Outbreaks in Southern Iran in 2018: A Lesson Learned

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Mashalahi A, Mohamadkhani M, Ostadtaghizadeh A. Methanol Poisoning Outbreaks in Southern Iran in 2018: A Lesson Learned. Iran J Public Health. 2021;50(7):1502-1503.