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Basic Research

An algorithm for identifying mothball composition*

Michael J. MossDepartment of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA; Correspondence[email protected]
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Kevin F. MaskellDivision of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA; ;Virginia Poison Center, Richmond, VA, USAORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-4545-8694
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Michelle A. HiegerDivision of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA; ;Virginia Poison Center, Richmond, VA, USA
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Brandon K. WillsDepartment of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA; ;Division of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA; ;Virginia Poison Center, Richmond, VA, USA
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Kirk L. CumpstonDepartment of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA; ;Division of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA; ;Virginia Poison Center, Richmond, VA, USA
Pages 919-921 | Received 03 Feb 2017, Accepted 10 Apr 2017, Published online: 25 May 2017

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