Abstract
Using a validated air sampling method we found Acinetobacter baumannii in the air surrounding only 1 of 12 patients known to be colonized or infected with A. baumannii. Patients' closed-circuit ventilator status, frequent air exchanges in patient rooms, and short sampling time may have contributed to this low burden.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Acinetobacter Infections / microbiology*
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Acinetobacter baumannii / isolation & purification*
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Air Microbiology*
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Carrier State / microbiology*
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Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial
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Female
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Humans
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Intensive Care Units
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Middle Aged
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Ventilation