The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 103, Issue 4 , Pages 581-585 , April 1999

Washing the dog reduces dog allergen levels, but the dog needs to be washed twice a week

Received 22 May 1998 ,Revised 1 October 1998 ,Accepted 1 October 1998.

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The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 103, Issue 4 , Pages 581-585 , April 1999

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