In Vitro Activity of a Nonmedicated Handwash Product, Chlorhexidine, and an Alcohol-Based Hand Disinfectant Against Multiply Resistant Gram-Positive Microorganisms

Peter Goroncy-Bermes; Marinus A. Schouten; Andreas Voss

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In Vitro Activity of a Nonmedicated Handwash Product, Chlorhexidine, and an Alcohol-Based Hand Disinfectant Against Multiply Resistant Gram-Positive Microorganisms

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