Gaseous and air decontamination technologies for Clostridium difficile in the healthcare environment.

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Published in J Hosp Infect on December 04, 2010

Authors

A Davies1, T Pottage, A Bennett, J Walker

Author Affiliations

1: Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response, Health Protection Agency, Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK. anna.davies@hpa.org.uk

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