title: A review of respiratory system anatomy, physiology, and disease in the mouse, rat, hamster, and gerbil.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to provide for practitioners a comprehensive overview of respiratory diseases, both infectious and noninfectious, in the mouse, rat, hamster, and gerbil. The information presented will also be useful for veterinarians pursuing board certification. Anatomy and physiology are briefly addressed, as those two facets alone could encompass an entire article for these species.
authors: Division of Basic Medical Sciences and Laboratory Animal Resources, Mercer University School of Medicine, 1550 College Avenue, Box 165, Macon, GA 31207, USA. kling_m@mercer.edu
authors: Melissa A
authors: MA
authors: Kling
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