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Evaluation of an automated ultraviolet radiation device for decontamination of Clostridium difficile and other healthcare-associated pathogens in hospital rooms
BACKGROUND: Environmental surfaces play an important role in transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens. There is a need for new disinfection methods that are effective against Clostridium difficile spores, but also safe, rapid, and automated. METHODS: The Tru-D™ Rapid Room Disinfection device...
Autores principales: | Nerandzic, Michelle M, Cadnum, Jennifer L, Pultz, Michael J, Donskey, Curtis J |
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Formato: | Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2010
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2910020/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20615229 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-10-197 |
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