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Review
. 2013 Jul;11(3):343-8.
doi: 10.2450/2013.0218-12. Epub 2013 Mar 14.

Current methods for the reduction of blood-borne pathogens: a comprehensive literature review

Susanne M Picker  1
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Review

Current methods for the reduction of blood-borne pathogens: a comprehensive literature review

Susanne M Picker. Blood Transfus. 2013 Jul.
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