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Fumonisin mycotoxins in human hair

Vikash Sewram Promec Unit Medical Research Council 7505 PO Box 19070 Tygerberg
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Ndumiso Mshicileli Promec Unit Medical Research Council 7505 PO Box 19070 Tygerberg
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Gordon S. Shephard Promec Unit Medical Research Council 7505 PO Box 19070 Tygerberg
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Walter F. O. Marasas Promec Unit Medical Research Council 7505 PO Box 19070 Tygerberg
Pages 110-118 | Published online: 29 Sep 2008

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