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Review Articles

A comprehensive status update on modification of foley catheter to combat catheter-associated urinary tract infections and microbial biofilms

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Pages 168-195 | Received 14 Jul 2022, Accepted 09 Jan 2023, Published online: 18 Jan 2023

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