Modified scrub technique for sampling infant skin microflora.
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چکیده
Two techniques for quantitatively recovering normal-flora microorganisms from the skin of infants were compared. A technique using a swab to dislodge microorganisms from the skin compared favorably to a technique using a rubber policeman. The swab was easier to use and is suitable for use on infant skin.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 25 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987