Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis: An update

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 19, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 431-444

  Harrus, Shimon ^a   Bark, Hylton ^a   Waner, Trevor ^b  

^a HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM   (Israel)

^b ISRAEL INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH   (Israel)

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EID: 3042877798     PISSN: 01931903     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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