Is Allergic Sensitization to Siberian Hamster Preventable in High-Risk Individuals Who Are Already Sensitized or Exposed to Furry Animals?
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Liccardi G1,2, Salzillo A1, Calzetta L3, Piccolo A1, Puxeddu E2,3, Rogliani P2,3 1Department of Pulmonology, Haematology and Oncology, Division of Pneumology and Allergology, High Speciality “A.Cardarelli” Hospital, Naples, Italy 2Postgraduate School of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy 3Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology
دوره 26 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016