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A Data-Centric Perspective on Nosocomial Infections Following Surgical Procedures

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|Oct 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arsm-2025-0014 | Journal eISSN: 1841-4036 | Journal ISSN: 1223-9666
Language: English
Page range: 101 - 111
Published on: Oct 14, 2025
Published by: Ovidius University of Constanta
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2025 Sorana Staicovici, Vasile Sârbu, Emma Gheorghe, Irina Vlase, Sorina Ispas, Lucian Flavius Herlo, Andreea Nelson-Twakor, Sorin Deacu, published by Ovidius University of Constanta
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