The survival and growth of microorganisms in mascara during use.

@article{Wilson1975TheSA,
  title={The survival and growth of microorganisms in mascara during use.},
  author={L. A. Wilson and Alfredo J. Julian and Donald G. Ahearn},
  journal={American journal of ophthalmology},
  year={1975},
  volume={79 4},
  pages={
          596-601
        }
}
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