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Fire fighting: How safe are firefighters

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  1. Toxicological Centre, University of Antwerp, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium

    M. I. Selala, V. Coucke, F. Daelemans, A. Musuku & P. J. C. Schepens

  2. University Hospital, University of Antwerp, 2520, Edegem, Belgium

    Ph. Jorens & L. Beaucourt

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Selala, M.I., Coucke, V., Daelemans, F. et al. Fire fighting: How safe are firefighters. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 51, 325–332 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00201748

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