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Original Article

Psychological, Neuropsychological, and Electrocortical Effects of Mixed Mold Exposure

B. Robert Crago Neurobehavioral Health Services Tucson, Arizona
,
Michael R. Gray Progressive Health Care Group Benson, Arizona
,
Lonnie A. Nelson University of Arizona Department of Psychology Tucson, Arizona
,
Marilyn Davis Neurobehavioral Health Services Tucson, Arizona
,
Linda Arnold ImmunTox, LLC Benson, Arizona
&
Jack D. Thrasher Sam-1 Trust Alto, New Mexico
Pages 452-463 | Published online: 07 Aug 2010

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