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Occupational exposure to DDT among mosquito control sprayers

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  1. Clinical Pharmacology, University of Zimbabwe, P.O. Box A178, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe

    Charles F. B. Nhachi

  2. Drug and Toxicology Information Service (DaTIS), School of Medicine, University of Zimbabwe, P.O. Box A178, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe

    Ossy J. Kasilo

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Nhachi, C.F.B., Kasilo, O.J. Occupational exposure to DDT among mosquito control sprayers. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 45, 189–192 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01700182

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