Abstract
Methods: Airborne fungi were collected using an impaction air sampler and surface samples were also performed. Fourteen air samples were collected for direct detection of fungal DNA from filamentous fungi and dermatophytes. Overall, 63.6 % of the evening samples and 46 % of the morning samples surpassed the threshold values (150 CFU m3). Molecular detection, by real time PCR, of the target fungal species strains (Aspergillus and Stachybotrys species) was negative for all samples collected. Trichophyton rubrum was detected by PCR analysis in one DNA sample collected on day six. Results suggest the use of both culture-based and molecular methodologies are desirable for a complete evaluation of fungal burden in this particular health care setting.
| Original language | English (Ireland) |
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| Journal | Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 6 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2017 |
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- Authors
- Hogan V, Coggins MA, Roberts N, Kelly M,