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Can the antibiotic resistance of a microorganism predict decreased bactericidal efficacy of disinfectants? Application to OPA and other products

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  1. Department of Preventive Medicine, Public Health and Microbiology, Madrid Autonomous University, Madrid, Spain

    R. Herruzo, M. J. Vizcaíno, I. Herruzo & J. J. de la Cruz

  2. Department of Preventive Medicine, La Paz Hospital, Madrid, Spain

    R. Herruzo, M. J. Vizcaíno, I. Herruzo & J. J. de la Cruz

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Herruzo, R., Vizcaíno, M.J., Herruzo, I. et al. Can the antibiotic resistance of a microorganism predict decreased bactericidal efficacy of disinfectants? Application to OPA and other products. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 28, 539–541 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-008-0648-6

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