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The role of surface disinfection in infection prevention

[english] Background: The Rudolf Schuelke Foundation addresses topics related to hygiene, infection prevention and public health. In this context a panel of scientists from various European countries discussed "The Role of Surface Disinfection in Infection Prevention". The most important f...

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Main Authors:	Gebel, Jürgen (Author), Exner, Martin (Author), French, Gary (Author), Chartier, Yves (Author), Christiansen, Bärbel (Author), Gemein, Stefanie (Author), Goroncy-Bermes, Peter (Author), Hartemann, Philippe (Author), Heudorf, Ursel (Author), Kramer, Axel (Author), Maillard, Jean-Yves (Author), Oltmanns, Peter (Author), Rotter, Manfred (Author), Sonntag, Hans-Günther (Author)
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Published:	German Medical Science GMS Publishing House, 2013-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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