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Preliminary Reports

Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus on the Stethoscopes of Emergency Medical Services Providers

, DO, , MPH, , MD, MPH, , , MD, , PharmD, , MD & , BS show all
Pages 71-74 | Received 26 May 2008, Accepted 04 Aug 2008, Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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