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Efficacy of Ultraviolet Irradiation in Controlling the Spread of Tuberculosis

This report was conducted to systematically investigate the conditions under which Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) can be expected to mitigate the spread of Tuberculosis.

Author:

Miller, S.L.

Audiences:

Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers

Topic:

Infection Control, Workplace Settings

Country of Origin:

United States

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