Outbreaks associated with contaminated antiseptics and disinfectants.
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Running Head: Contaminated Germicides
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
دوره 51 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007