Title: Effect of Negative Air Ions on the Potential for Bacterial Contamination of Plastic Medical Equipment

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  • Simon J Shepherd
  • Clive B Beggs
  • Caroline F Smith
  • Kevin G Kerr
  • Catherine J Noakes
  • Andrew Sleigh
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تاریخ انتشار 2009