Fever of Unknown Origin: A Systematic Approach to Diagnosis

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 23, Issue 11, 2001, Pages 976-992

  Lunn, Katharine F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN   (United States)

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EID: 0347664734     PISSN: 01931903     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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