Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 25-32 , January 2006

Wildlife Zoonoses for the Veterinary Practitioner

  • Jonathan Sleeman, VetMB, Dip. ACZM (MRCVS)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Jonathan Sleeman, 4010 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230.

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PII: S1557-5063(05)00102-3

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2005.11.006

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 25-32 , January 2006

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