Stethoscopes: Are we doing enough to reduce healthcare-associated infections?

S. Boot, A. Gill, K. Williams (Leeds, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –New approaches in patient and staff education
Session: New approaches in patient and staff education
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3510
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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S. Boot, A. Gill, K. Williams (Leeds, United Kingdom). Stethoscopes: Are we doing enough to reduce healthcare-associated infections?. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 3510

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