The Potential for Nosocomial Infection Transmission by White Coats Used by Physicians in Nigeria: Implications for Improved Patient-Safety Initiatives
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The potential for nosocomial infection transmission by white coats used by physicians in Nigeria: implications for improved patient-safety initiatives.
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عنوان ژورنال: World Health & Population
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1929-6541
DOI: 10.12927/whp.2010.21664