A case in Europe of feline histoplasmosis apparently limited to the skin. Issue 6 (9th October 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fischer, Nina M.; Favrot, Claude; Monod, Michel; Grest, Paula; Rech, Katia; Wilhelm, Sylvia
• Is Part Of: Veterinary dermatology. Volume 24:Issue 6(2013:Dec.)
• Page Start: 635
• Page End: e158
• Publication Date: 2013-10-09
• Subjects: Veterinary dermatology -- Periodicals; Pet medicine -- Periodicals; 636.08965
• DOI: 10.1111/vde.12077
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0959-4493

Abstract

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