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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 25, 2009 - Issue 4
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Dose requirements for UVC disinfection of catheter biofilms

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Pages 289-296 | Received 06 Aug 2008, Accepted 30 Dec 2008, Published online: 01 Sep 2010

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