Disinfection and sterilization in healthcare facilities

Bennett & Brachman's Hospital Infections: Sixth Edition

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  Rutala, William A ^a   Weber, David J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALS   (United States)

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