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An investigation of bacterial contamination on treatment table surfaces of chiropractors in private practice and attitudes and practices concerning table disinfection Aaron A. Puhl, MSc, Christine J. Reinhart, PhD, Nathan J. Puhl, BSc, L. Brent Selinger, PhD, H. Stephen Injeyan, PhD, DC American Journal of Infection Control Volume 39, Issue 1, Pages 56-63 (February 2011) DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2010.05.029 Copyright © 2011 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig 1 The areas sampled from the adjusting table hand rest and facial piece. American Journal of Infection Control 2011 39, 56-63DOI: (10.1016/j.ajic.2010.05.029) Copyright © 2011 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Terms and Conditions

Fig 2 Survey tool: Attitudes and practices concerning table disinfection. American Journal of Infection Control 2011 39, 56-63DOI: (10.1016/j.ajic.2010.05.029) Copyright © 2011 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Terms and Conditions