
Determination of mite Allergens in House Dust Using the Enzyme Immunoassay
By: Ljerka Prester, Irena Karačonji and Jelena Macan
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10004-007-0034-2 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
Language: English, Croatian
Page range: 413 - 419
Published on: Dec 6, 2007
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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