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Aspergillus Section Fumigati in Firefighter Headquarters.

Carla ViegasBianca GomesMarta DiasElisabete CarolinoLiliana Aranha Caetano
Published in: Microorganisms (2021)
This study confirms that Aspergillus sp. is widespread and the Fumigati section is present in all FFHs. The presence of fungi potentially resistant to azoles in the FFHs was also observed. Further studies are needed to identify the best corrective and preventive measures to avoid this section contamination in this specific occupational environment.
Keyphrases
  • risk assessment
  • cell wall
  • heavy metals