Thromb Haemost 1978; 39(02): 533-534
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1646718
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Thrombogenic Effects of some Concentrates of Coagulation Factors: a Possible Role of Contaminating Endotoxin

D Fumarola
Chair of Microbiology, Bari University School of Medicine, 70124-Bari, Italy
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Publication Date:
12 July 2018 (online)

 
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