Characteristics of Humidifier Disinfectant-like Products Containing NaDCC (sodium dichloroisocyanurate) and Their Use in Hospitals
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Jo, Eun-Kyung
(Korean Society of Environmental Health)
Han, Kyunghee (Department of Preventive Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine) Ju, Min Jae (Department of Preventive Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine) Yang, Wonho (Department of Occupational Health, Daegu Catholic University) Cho, Yoon-Hyeong (Department of Preventive Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine) |
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