Risk of re-introduction of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus into the hospital by intrafamilial spread from and to healthcare workers.

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Published in J Hosp Infect on January 01, 2005

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J H T Wagenvoort, E I G B De Brauwer, M L H Sijstermans, H M J Toenbreker

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