Article
Monitoring of clinical strains and environmental fungal aerocontamination to prevent invasive aspergillosis infections in hospital during large deconstruction work: a protocol study.
BMJ open - 25 Nov 2017
Loeffert Sophie Tiphaine, Melloul Elise, Dananché Cédric, Hénaff Laetitia, Bénet Thomas, Cassier Pierre, Dupont Damien, Guillot Jacques, Botterel Françoise, Wallon Martine, Gustin Marie-Paule, Vanhems Philippe
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Monitoring fungal aerocontamination is an essential measure to prevent severe invasive aspergillosis (IA) infections in hospitals. One central block among 32 blocks of Edouard Herriot Hospital (EHH) was entirely demolished in 2015, while care activities continued in surrounding blocks. The main objective was to undertake broad environmental monitoring and clinical surveillance of IA cases to...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.