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[Effect of the decrease of body temperature on anaphylactic shock in guinea pigs].

J BOBR·W PTAK
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J BOBR, W PTAK. 1955-01-03. [Effect of the decrease of body temperature on anaphylactic shock in guinea pigs].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14357024/

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