Lead Poisoning

References

Citations

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Author: Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNCLast Updated: July 26, 2006
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Toxicology

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