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Original Article

Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in residents of nursing homes in a Swedish municipality: Healthcare staff knowledge of and adherence to principles of basic infection prevention

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Pages 641-649 | Received 04 Dec 2011, Accepted 23 Feb 2012, Published online: 10 Jun 2012

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