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Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology Volume 41, 2003 - Issue 1
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Australian Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) and Mexican Coral Snake (Micruris species) Antivenoms Prevent Death from United States Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius) Venom in a Mouse Model

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Michael S. Wisniewski University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, ColoradoUSA
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Robert E. Hill Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, Denver Health Authority, Denver, ColoradoUSA
,
Joshua M. Havey Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, Denver Health Authority, Denver, ColoradoUSA
,
Gregory M. Bogdan Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, Denver Health Authority, Denver, ColoradoUSA
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Richard C. Dart University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, ColoradoUSA
Pages 7-10 | Published online: 19 Feb 2003

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