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Global Guidelines for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2018.

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Figure 3.3.2. The cycle of decontamination of a reusable surgical instrument.

Figure 3.3.2The cycle of decontamination of a reusable surgical instrument

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From: 3, Important Issues in the Approach to Surgical Site Infection Prevention

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