Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

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Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

July 26, 2006

1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202. 202-789-1890 info@apic.org

This Web site offers news articles, event listings, and information on minimizing health care-associated infections for both professional and lay audiences.

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