Molecular characterisation of Leptospira strains in Pakistan
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jvetres-2016-0062 | Journal eISSN: 2450-8608
Language: English
Page range: 417 - 421
Submitted on: May 25, 2016
Accepted on: Nov 7, 2016
Published on: Dec 17, 2016
Published by: National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
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