Why I vaccinate dogs against infection with Lyme disease

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 19, Issue 11, 1997, Pages

  Levy, Steven A ^a  

^a Durham Veterinary Hospital   (United States)

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EID: 3042983063     PISSN: 01931903     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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