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Fidelity to Science & Correct Scientific Vocabulary—Microbial Control Versus Contamination Control

Edward C. Tidswell, Radha Tirumalai and David Hussong
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology September 2019, 73 (5) 510-516; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5731/pdajpst.2018.009795
Edward C. Tidswell
1Merck, West Point, PA 19486;
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Radha Tirumalai
2U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852-1790; and
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David Hussong
3Eagle Analytical Services, 9940 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S., Suite 310, Houston, TX 77099
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vol. 73 no. 5 510-516
DOI 
https://doi.org/10.5731/pdajpst.2018.009795
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31101705

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Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)
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1079-7440
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1948-2124
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  • Published online October 9, 2019.

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  1. Edward C. Tidswell1,*,
  2. Radha Tirumalai2 and
  3. David Hussong3
  1. 1Merck, West Point, PA 19486;
  2. 2U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852-1790; and
  3. 3Eagle Analytical Services, 9940 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S., Suite 310, Houston, TX 77099
  1. ↵* Corresponding Author: Merck, West Point, PA 19486. Telephone: 224-931-9059; e-mail: Edward.tidswell{at}merck.com
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Edward C. Tidswell, Radha Tirumalai, David Hussong
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Sep 2019, 73 (5) 510-516; DOI: 10.5731/pdajpst.2018.009795

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