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Continuous and Effective Microbiological Air Monitoring in Critical Environments: A Comparison of Analytical Methodologies

Gilberto Dalmaso, Anna Campanella and Paola Lazzeri
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology July 2020, 74 (4) 446-455; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5731/pdajpst.2019.010181
Gilberto Dalmaso
Particle Measuring Systems, 5475 Airport Blvd., Boulder, CO 80301
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Anna Campanella
Particle Measuring Systems, 5475 Airport Blvd., Boulder, CO 80301
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    • Scientific Background on Size Distribution of Airborne Particles and the Effectiveness of Settle Plates
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    • Microbial Active Air Sampler Efficiency Validation: International Standard Requirements
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