Bacterial surface contamination of patients' linen: isolation precautions versus standard care.
Weinstein
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SA
Infection Control Department, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester 01655.
Gantz
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NM
Pelletier
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C
Hibert
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D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development*; D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000592:standards*; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006801:Humans; D007847:Laundry Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D008404:Massachusetts; D010356:Patient Isolation; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000254:growth & development