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  Cite Definition for Cross-infection

  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Cross-infection. (n.d.). Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Retrieved March 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/cross-infection.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Cross-infection. www.doh.wa.gov. Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Washington State Department of Health. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/cross-infection (accessed: March 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Cross-infection." Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Washington State Department of Health. 28 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/cross-infection.

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