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Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology Volume 39, 2001 - Issue 7
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Intravenous Mercury Injection and Ingestion: Clinical Manifestations and Management

Robin B. McFee The Long Island Regional Poison Control Center, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York, U.S.A.
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Dr. Tom Caraccio The Long Island Regional Poison Control Center, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY, 11501, U.S.A.
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Thomas R. Caraccio The Long Island Regional Poison Control Center, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York, U.S.A.
Pages 733-738 | Published online: 31 Dec 2001

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