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Inhalation Toxicology
International Forum for Respiratory Research
Volume 20, 2008 - Issue 5
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Research Article

Acute Toxic Effects of Inhaled Dichlorvos Vapor on Respiratory Mechanics and Blood Cholinesterase Activity in Guinea Pigs

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Pages 465-472 | Received 06 Nov 2007, Accepted 09 Nov 2007, Published online: 06 Oct 2008

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