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Additional Resources
1. Centers for Disease Control Data on Hospital-Acquired Infections. Click Here.
2. Columbia University TED Talk: A New Weapon in the Fight Against Superbugs. Click Here.
3. CDC VitalSigns "Making Healthcare Safer: Protect Patients from Antibiotic Resistance." Click Here.
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