Microorganism emissions in the health sector.

Emissions de micro-organismes dans les établissements de santé.

Author(s) : AHO GLÉGLÉ L. S., FOURNEL I., TIV M., et al.

Type of article: Article, Review

Summary

The main source of microorganisms in hospitals is man, through desquamation and airborne dissemination of rhinopharyngeal droplets. The mechanisms of air dissemination of various contaminants should therefore be well controlled in order to provide hygiene levels that are compatible with the care given to the patients.

Details

  • Original title: Emissions de micro-organismes dans les établissements de santé.
  • Record ID : 2010-0920
  • Languages: French
  • Source: Salles propres - n. 61
  • Publication date: 2009/04
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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