Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 285-294 , October 2008

An Overview of Pentastomiasis in Reptiles and Other Vertebrates

  • Jean A. Paré, DMV, DVSc, Dip. ACZM

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Jean A. Paré, Toronto Zoo, 361A Old Finch Ave, Scarborough, ON M1B 5K7, Canada

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PII: S1557-5063(08)00124-9

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2008.07.005

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 285-294 , October 2008

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