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Adverse Reactions to Latex Products: Preventive and Therapeutic Strategies

Geza T. Terezhalmy, Michaell A. Huber

Citation Information : Terezhalmy GT, Huber MA. Adverse Reactions to Latex Products: Preventive and Therapeutic Strategies. J Contemp Dent Pract 2006; 7 (1):97-106.

DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-7-1-97

License: CC BY-NC 3.0

Published Online: 01-07-2007

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2006; The Author(s).


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Huber MA, Terezhalmy GT. Adverse Reactions to Latex Products: Preventive and Therapeutic Strategies. J Contemp Dent Pract 2006 February;(7)1:097-106.


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