Glomerulonephritis in Dogs and Cats: Glomerular Function, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Signs

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 23, Issue 8, 2001, Pages 739-746

  Grant, David C ^a   Forrester, S Dru ^a  

^a VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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CANIS FAMILIARIS; FELIS CATUS;

EID: 0347034032     PISSN: 01931903     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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