Predicting bacterial populations based on airborne particulates: A study performed in nonlaminar flow operating rooms during joint arthroplasty surgery
Authors:
- Gregory W. StocksGSGregory W. Stocks
- Sean D. SelfSSSean D. Self
- Brandon ThompsonBTBrandon Thompson
- Xavier A. AdameXAXavier A. Adame
- Daniel P. O'COnnorDODaniel P. O'COnnor
- 1 April 2010
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in American Journal of Infection Control
- Vol. 38 (3) , 199-204
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