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These include:
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This is usually for clarity and simplicity but should not be construed as representing an
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This manual is designed to assist those who treat patients and offer guidance for
continuing care, particularly in isolated settings.
The manual is not all-inclusive and is not intended to replace good clinical judgment
nor in-depth textbooks, which should be consulted whenever appropriate.
As in most areas of medicine, there may be more than one way to deal with any
particular medical problem. For simplicity, one basic approach is usually given here.
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