Microbiological Air Quality in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems of Surgical and Intensive Care Areas: The Application of a Disinfection Procedure for Dehumidification Devices

Microbiological Air Quality in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems of Surgical and Intensive Care Areas: The Application of a Disinfection Procedure for Dehumidification Devices

International literature data report that the increase of infectious risk may be due to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems contaminated by airborne pathogens. Moreover, the presence of complex rotating dehumidification wheels (RDWs) may complicate the cleaning and disinfection...

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Main Authors: Michele Totaro, Anna Laura Costa, Beatrice Casini, Sara Profeti, Antonio Gallo, Lorenzo Frendo, Andrea Porretta, Paola Valentini, Gaetano Privitera, Angelo Baggiani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
HVAC
Aspergillus spp.
hydrogen peroxide
air disinfection
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/8/1/8

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