Antimicrobial Blue Light: An Emerging Alternative to Antibiotics

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作者
Enwemeka, Chukuka S. [1 ]
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[1] Univ Wisconsin, Coll Hlth Sci, Milwaukee, WI 53211 USA
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RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS-AUREUS; MRSA IN-VITRO; INFECTIONS; PATHOGENS; ANIMALS; PET;
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10.1089/pho.2013.9871
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R61 [外科手术学];
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