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Germicidal Wipes Can Spread Bacteria
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Title Germicidal Wipes Can Spread Bacteria
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/575595?src=rss
Description Improper use of the wipes helped spread bacteria from one surface to another rather than killing them, according to a study presented at the American Society for Microbiology annual meeting. WebMD Health News
Category Articles > Infectious Diseases
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Date Jun 6, 2008
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