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Immune and inflammatory responses of Australian firefighters after repeated exposures to the heat

Anthony WalkerUC Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia;ACT Fire & Rescue Service, Canberra, Australia;Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2601, Canberra, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Toby KeeneACT Ambulance Service, Canberra, Australia
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Christos ArgusUC Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia;ACT Brumbies Super Rugby, Canberra, Australia
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Matthew DrillerDepartment of Sport and Leisure Studies, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
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Joshua H. GuyDepartment of Sport and Exercise Science, James Cook University, Cairns, Australia
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Ben RattrayUC Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia;Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2601, Canberra, Australia
Pages 2032-2039 | Received 26 Dec 2014, Accepted 04 May 2015, Published online: 17 Jun 2015

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