Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Current Concepts
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Evolving concepts of chemical sensitivity.
Chemical sensitivity appears to be an elusive phenomenon. Studies on individual differences in susceptibility may provide glimpses into the range of sensitivity in a population, which can be used for further study. Preliminary evidence in laboratory animals suggests the range of sensitivity to manufactured chemicals may span orders of magnitude. Determining the reasons that underlie individual ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology
سال: 2007
ISSN: 2058-7384,2058-7384
DOI: 10.1177/039463200702001s02