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Antipoliomyelitis immunity status in a cohort of young men drafted into military service, residing in the suburban Milan area

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The serum α-tocopherol levels were determined in a group of 182 patients with hematological neoplasms: 87 lymphoid or myeloid leukemias, 65 lymphomas and 30 myelomas. The levels did not differ from those of controls, when compared either globally or for diagnosis. Low α-tocopherol serum levels were observed in 6 patients (3.3%).

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  1. Institute of Toxicologic, Hygienic and Environmental Science, University of Urbino, Italy

    A. Pianetti, W. Baffone & F. Bruscolini

  2. Institute of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Milan, Italy

    L. Salvaggio

  3. Institute of Virology, University of Milan, Italy

    M.R. Biffi & A. Albano

  4. Azienda USSL N. 31 Cinisello Balsamo, Italy

    S. de Donato

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Pianetti, A., Salvaggio, L., Biffi, M. et al. Antipoliomyelitis immunity status in a cohort of young men drafted into military service, residing in the suburban Milan area. Eur J Epidemiol 13, 725–727 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007331900645

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