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Infection Intel is a new column for Infection Control Today® (ICT®) that will cover the latest news, including updates on product developments, mergers, and more from companies in the infection control and prevention field.

Infection Control Today Infection Intel: Staying Ahead With Company Updates and Product Innovations.

Infection Control Today Infection Intel: Staying Ahead With Company Updates and Product Innovations.

Infection Control Today® (ICT®) strives to give infection prevention and control (IPC) personnel the news they need about corporate updates, product developments, mergers, and more in the IPC field. These are the updates for October 12, 2023.

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