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Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology Volume 39, 2001 - Issue 2
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Research Article

Neutralization of Latrodectus mactans and L. hesperus Venom by Redback Spider (L. hasseltii) Antivenom

Frank F. S. Daly Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center—Denver Health Authority, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.
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Dr. Frank Daly Department of Emergency Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
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Robert E. Hill Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center—Denver Health Authority, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.
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Gregory M. Bogdan Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center—Denver Health Authority, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.
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Richard C. Dart Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center—Denver Health Authority, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.
Pages 119-123 | Published online: 30 Apr 2001

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