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Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization of Prion-Contaminated Medical Instruments

William A. Rutala, David J. Weber

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology · 2010 · 183 citations · 79 references

Concepts

PharmacyInfectious DiseasesAseptic ProcessingPrion DiseasesEquipment SterilizationInstrument SterilizationSterile Equipment PreparationSterile ProcessingSterilization Of Medical EquipmentSterilization TechniquesContamination Control In SterilizationPrion DecontaminationSterilization Equipment Design

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