Abstract:Aspergillus organisms are common in most ambient environments. Aspergillus organisms do not normally present a danger to healthy people, but have the potential to cause invasive disease and death in immune-compromised persons. Our department conducted a one-year surveillance study to evaluate the exposure potential at an urban, public hospital with four treatment areas for irnmunecompromised patients. Elements of the study included air sampling for Aspergillus organisms and other bio-aerosols, characterization… Show more
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