Correlation of Mold Counts by Environmental Air Sampling in the Community with Patient Positivity in the Hospital

During September and October 2012, there was an increased number of positive Aspergillus cultures identified in our institution. After an extensive review, no obvious sources were found in the hospital. Review of daily total mold counts from the local health department (LHD) website indicated a simi...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2014-06, Vol.42 (6), p.S19-S19
Main Authors: Russo, Anthony J., MPH, Grimes, Lydia, RN, MSN, BA, McMullen, Kathleen, MPH, CIC, Wood, Helen, RN, BSN, MA, CIC, Warren, David, MD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
Correlation analysis
Hospitals
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Nosocomial infections
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Summary:During September and October 2012, there was an increased number of positive Aspergillus cultures identified in our institution. After an extensive review, no obvious sources were found in the hospital. Review of daily total mold counts from the local health department (LHD) website indicated a similar monthly pattern, which was investigated further.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2014.03.064