Efficacy of Prevention by High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filtration or Laminar Airflow Against Aspergillus Airborne Contamination During Hospital Renovation
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology1999Vol. 20(7), pp. 508–513
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Muriel Cornet, Vincent Lévy, Laurent Fleury, J Lortholary, Sandrine Barquins, Marie-Hélène Coureul, E. Delière, R Zittoun, Gilles Brücker, A. Bouvet
Abstract
This study showed a strong association between building renovation and an increase in environmental Aspergillus contamination. Results confirmed the high efficacy of laminar airflow plus HEPA filtration and a high air-change rate. Although filtration with HEPA was effective during normal conditions, it alone was unable to prevent the rise of Aspergillus contamination related to building renovation. This study emphasized the necessity of an environmental survey of airborne contamination related to construction, to facilitate prevention of nosocomial aspergillosis outbreaks. A standardized protocol for aerobiological surveillance is needed.
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