The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 95, Issue 6 , Pages 1164-1171 , June 1995

Cat shedding of Fel d I is not reduced by washings, Allerpet-C spray, or acepromazine

Received 20 May 1994 ,Revised 17 November 1994 ,Accepted 18 November 1994.

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