Seasonal Distribution of Fungi in Soil Found in Two Hospitals in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 7
Abstract
Fungal contamination in hospitals has been a major health concern, especially in immunosuppressed patients. Construction programs increase the risk of fungal contaminations in hospitals. This study aimed to monitor and compare fungal contamination in two hospitals in Bandar Abbas, Iran, one of which was undergoing construction. Furthermore, the study determined the seasonal variations in the prevalence of fungi identified in the two hospitals.
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Elham Shahbazy, Negin Azizi, Parivash Davoodian, Khojasteh Sharifi Sarasiabi, Afsaneh Karmostaji
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