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Original Article

The Effect of 2, 3 Dimercaptosuccinic Acid in the Treatment of Lead Poisoning in Adults

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Pages 83-85 | Received 15 May 1996, Accepted 17 Sep 1996, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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