Hyperthermophilic Microorganisms and USP Hot Water Systems

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Pharmaceutical TechnologyPharmaceutical Technology-02-02-2004
Volume 28
Issue 2

The author discusses why two of the industry's common practices for preventing microorganism contamination in USP hot-ware and purified-water systems may have no scientific basis.

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