Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 8 , Pages 356-363 , August 2006

Endotoxin release after antimicrobial treatment in sick foals is mediated by antimicrobial class

  • Rachel P. Atherton, BVSc, MRCVS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr Rachel Atherton BVSc MRCVS, Marion DuPont Equine Medical Center, 17690 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, VA 20176
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  • M. Furr, DVM, PhD, DipACVIM

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(06)00359-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.06.007

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 8 , Pages 356-363 , August 2006

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