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Published in: Virology Journal 1/2008

Open Access 01-12-2008 | Commentary

Influenza and Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation

Authors: Lewis J Radonovich, Richard A Martinello, Michael Hodgson, Donald K Milton, Edward A Nardell

Published in: Virology Journal | Issue 1/2008

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Metadata
Title
Influenza and Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation
Authors
Lewis J Radonovich
Richard A Martinello
Michael Hodgson
Donald K Milton
Edward A Nardell
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Virology Journal / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1743-422X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-422X-5-149

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