title: Infectious waste--mismatch between science and policy.
authors.affiliation: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599.
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Rutala
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Weber
mesh_terms: D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005161:Facility Regulation and Control; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D008284:Maintenance and Engineering, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D008506:Medical Waste / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012037:Refuse Disposal / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D008506:Medical Waste