Field validation of a dusting cloth for mycological surveillance of surfaces.
Efficient monitoring of surfaces for spores of filamentous fungi is essential for detecting minor contamination even when air samples test negative for fungi. This study evaluates and compares a pad prepared using a dusting cloth with Rodac contact plates and humidified swabs for detecting mycological contamination, and concludes that the new method is superior and cheaper.
Vescia
Nicoletta
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Department of Public Health Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Eudossiana 18, Rome, Italy
Brenier-Pinchart
Marie-Pierre
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Osborn
John Frederik
JF
Cerquetani
Franco
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Cavarischia
Roberta
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Grillot
Renée
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D'Alessandro
Daniela
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D004391:Dust; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D005658:Fungi / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D009172:Mycology / Q000379:methods; D013784:Textiles
D004391:Dust