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The analysis of the impact of a mild, low-iodine, lotion soap on the reduction of nosocomial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a new opportunity for surveillance by objectives. 一种温和的低碘洗剂肥皂对减少院内耐甲氧西林金黄色葡萄球菌的影响的分析:目标监测的新机会。

Infection control : IC Pub Date : 1987-07-01 DOI: 10.1017/s019594170006625x

K M Onesko, E C Wienke

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