Levels of heavy metals in liver and kidney of dogs from urban environment

Lead, cadmium and mercury were detected in liver and kidney tissue of dogs from an urban habitat. Samples were digested in a microwave system and analyzed by atomic absorption spectroscopy. Results of the current study showed that at least one of the three heavy metals was detected in tissues of all...

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Main Authors: M. Esposito, L. Severino, S. Florio, A. De Simone, R. Russo, F.P. Serpe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tripoli University 2012-04-01
Series:Open Veterinary Journal
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Online Access:http://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/2012/OVJ-070-12-11%20F.P.%20Serpe%20et%20al.pdf