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Determination of Aspergillus Fumigatus Allergen 1 in Poultry Farms Using the Enzyme Immunoassay

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 61 (2010): Issue 2 (June 2010)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-61-2010-2004 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English, Croatian
Page range: 167 - 173
Published on: Jun 25, 2010
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
Asp f 1,
ELISA,
farm workers,
A. fumigatus,
mould,
mould allergen
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

© 2010 Ljerka Prester, Jelena Macan, Kristina Matković, Marija Vučemilo, published by Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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