Consequences of Mesobuthus tamulus gangeticus (Pocock, 1900) envenomation in albino mice
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Captopril in the treatment of cardiovascular manifestations of indian red scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus concanesis Pocock) envenomation.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1678-9199
DOI: 10.1590/s1678-91992010000300011