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Research Article

Lead Poisoning Associated with the Use of Ayurvedic Metal-Mineral Tonics

Danica Prpić-Majić Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
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Alica Pizent Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
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Jasna Jurasović Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
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Jadranka Pongračić Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
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Nada Restek-Samaržija Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
Pages 417-423 | Published online: 25 Sep 2008

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