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Pneumocystis jirovecii in the air surrounding patients with Pneumocystis pulmonary colonization.
Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease - 1 Jun 2015
Le Gal Solène, Pougnet Laurence, Damiani Céline, Fréalle Emilie, Guéguen Paul, Virmaux Michèle, Ansart Séverine, Jaffuel Sylvain, Couturaud Francis, Delluc Aurélien, Tonnelier Jean-Marie, Castellant Philippe, Le Meur Yann, Le Floch Gaétan, Totet Anne, Menotti Jean, Nevez Gilles
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In this study, Pneumocystis jirovecii was detected and characterized in the air surrounding patients with Pneumocystis pulmonary colonization. Air samples were collected in the rooms of 10 colonized patients using Coriolis® μ air sampler at 1m and 5m from the patient's head. P. jirovecii DNA was...
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