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The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
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Influence of surface copper content on Stenotrophomonas maltophilia biofilm control using chlorine and mechanical stress

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Pages 1-13 | Received 16 Jul 2019, Accepted 18 Dec 2019, Published online: 30 Jan 2020

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