R153
R153 12325 3 vues cc

Aspergillosis risk prevention during works

Hospital works, particularly demolition activities, are responsible for airborne dust, which may contain a large amount of Aspergillus conidia. This situation is particularly worrying when units hosting “high risk” patients (hematology or pediatric oncology units) are involved. The spray of works thus limits the development of an “Aspergillus cloud.”