Article ; Online: What's New in Prevention of Invasive Fungal Diseases during Hospital Construction and Renovation Work: An Overview.
Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)
2023 Volume 9, Issue 2
Abstract: The goal of the overview was to give insight into the recent data of invasive fungal diseases (IFDs) associated with construction and renovation in healthcare settings as well as the recent evidence about available prevention and infection control ... ...
Abstract | The goal of the overview was to give insight into the recent data of invasive fungal diseases (IFDs) associated with construction and renovation in healthcare settings as well as the recent evidence about available prevention and infection control measures. The number of studies describing IFD outbreaks associated with construction or renovation is on the rise again. Applying adequate prevention measures is still a challenge not just for healthcare workers but also for architects and construction workers as well. The role of multidisciplinary teams in the planning and monitoring of prevention measures cannot be overemphasized. Dust control is an inevitable part of every prevention plan. HEPA filters are helpful in the prevention of fungal outbreaks in hematologic patients, but further studies are needed to clarify the extent in which they contribute as specific control measures. The cut-off value for a "threating" level of fungal spore contamination still remains to be defined. The value of antifungal prophylaxis is difficult to assess because other preventive measures are simultaneously applied. Recommendations are still based on few meta-analyses, a large number of descriptive reports, and the opinion of respective authorities. Outbreak reports in the literature are a valuable resource and should be used for education as well as for preparing outbreak investigations. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-01-23 |
Publishing country | Switzerland |
Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
ZDB-ID | 2784229-0 |
ISSN | 2309-608X ; 2309-608X |
ISSN (online) | 2309-608X |
ISSN | 2309-608X |
DOI | 10.3390/jof9020151 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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