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Research Article

Serum eosinophil cationic protein in asthma of farmers

E. Melbostad Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden;
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P. Venge National Institute of Occupational Health, Dep. NO-0033 Oslo, Norway
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A. Danielsen Allergenlab, Nycomed Pharma AS, Oslo, Norway
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H. Kjuus National Institute of Occupational Health, Dep. NO-0033 Oslo, Norway
Pages 111-118 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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