6. Clostridium difficile spores can often be found on all surfaces of an infected patient's room (even the ceiling!) Consider the different types of surfaces and propose a plan to sterilize a C. difficile contaminated room.

6. Clostridium difficile spores can often be found on all surfaces of an infected patient's room (even the ceiling!) Consider the different types of surfaces and propose a plan to sterilize a C. difficile contaminated room.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter26: Prokaryotes: Bacteria And Archaea

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