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- ↑ Labruna MB, Nava S, Terassini FA, Onofrio VC, Barros-Battesti DM, Camargo LM, Venzal JM J Parasitol. 2011 Apr; 97(2):207-17.
- ↑ Labruna MB, Nava S, Terassini FA, Onofrio VC, Barros-Battesti DM, Camargo LM, Venzal JM J Parasitol. 2011 Apr; 97(2):207-17.
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