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Review
. 2008 Sep;36(7):504-35.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2008.06.001.

SHEA/APIC Guideline: Infection prevention and control in the long-term care facility

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SHEA/APIC Guideline: Infection prevention and control in the long-term care facility

Philip W Smith et al. Am J Infect Control. 2008 Sep.
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