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Neuropathology of spongiform encephalopathies in humans.
British medical bulletin - 1 Oct 1993
Bell J E, Ironside J W
Abstract excerpt
The historical aspects and classification of human spongiform encephalopathies are reviewed and the newer concept of 'prion dementias' is explored. Guidelines for safe laboratory and autopsy handling of spongiform encephalopathy tissues are outlined: this includes an update on strategies which are currently thought to be effective in decontamination. A wide ranging review of the pathology of the various human...
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