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Aspergillosis
Data on aspergillosis reported by D. Haiduven and co-researchers
June 23rd, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) with Apergillus pose a serious threat to those most severely immune suppressed patients. Outbreaks of nosocomial aspergillosis have occurred mainly among neutropenic patients, but with several important exceptions." "HAI due to aspergillosi has occurred in association with environmental disturbances including but not limited to: hospital construction, maintenance, demolition and renovation; contaminated fireproofing materials; air filters in hospital ventilation systems, and via contaminated carpeting. It behooves those in the practice of patient care to prevent these situations before...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-23)
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