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Injury by heavy metals inEscherichia coli

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  1. Institute of Hygiene, University of Perugia, Via del Giochetto, I-06100, Perugia, Italy

    G. Cenci, G. Morozzi & G. Caldini

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Cenci, G., Morozzi, G. & Caldini, G. Injury by heavy metals inEscherichia coli . Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 34, 188–195 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01609723

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