Development and validation of rapid use scope test strips to determine the efficacy of manual cleaning for flexible endoscope channels
Authors:
- Michelle J. AlfaMAMichelle J. Alfa
- Nancy OlsonNONancy Olson
- Pat DeGagnéPDPat DeGagné
- Patricia J. SimnerPSPatricia J. Simner
- 1 November 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in American Journal of Infection Control
- Vol. 40 (9) , 860-865
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