Tularemia: A Pathogen in Nature and a Biological Weapon
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Dr. Altman is faculty member and Director of the Learning Lab, University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, WA.
Dr. Wachs is Professor, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TIM.
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