AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 37, Issue 1 , Pages 20-27 , February 2009

Reduction in infection risk through treatment of microbially contaminated surfaces with a novel, portable, saturated steam vapor disinfection system

  • Benjamin D. Tanner, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Benjamin D. Tanner, PhD, President, Antimicrobial Test Laboratories, LLC, 3000 Joe DiMaggio Boulevard, Suite #32, Round Rock, TX 78665.

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PII: S0196-6553(08)00557-9

doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2008.03.008

AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 37, Issue 1 , Pages 20-27 , February 2009

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