Evaluation of an automated ultraviolet radiation device for decontamination of <it>Clostridium difficile </it>and other healthcare-associated pathogens in hospital rooms
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Environmental surfaces play an important role in transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens. There is a need for new disinfection methods that are effective against <it>Clostridium difficile </it>spores, but also saf...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-07-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/197 |