Survival of some medically important fungi on hospital fabrics and plastics.
Tests of the survival of Candida spp., Aspergillus spp., a Fusarium sp., a Mucor sp., and a Paecilomyces sp. on hospital fabrics and plastics indicated that viability was variable, with most fungi surviving at least 1 day but many living for weeks. These findings reinforce the need for appropriate disinfection and conscientious contact control precautions.
Neely
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Shriners Hospitals for Children, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA. aneely@shrinenet.org
Orloff
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D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000382:microbiology; D003020:Clothing; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D003904:Mitosporic Fungi / Q000254:growth & development*; D009181:Mycoses / Q000382:microbiology*; D010969:Plastics; D013784:Textiles
D010969:Plastics