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Schier, J., Conklin, L., Sabogal, R. et al. Medical toxicology and public health—Update on research and activities at the centers for disease control and prevention and the agency for toxic substances and disease registry. J. Med. Toxicol. 4, 40–42 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03160950
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