Protein-Losing Enteropathy Diagnosis
Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS
February 1, 2002
“Protein-losing enteropathy” is a catchall name for problems that ultimately result in loss of the body’s protein.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
“Protein-losing enteropathy” is a catchall name for problems that ultimately result in loss of the body’s protein.
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