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Comparative Study
. 2016 Sep 1;44(9):1061-2.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.02.028. Epub 2016 Apr 14.

Water and surface microbiologic quality of point-of-use water filters: A comparative study

Arnaud Florentin  1 , Julie Lizon  2 , Eva Asensio  3 , Jérôme Forin  4 , Alexandre Rivier  5
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Comparative Study

Water and surface microbiologic quality of point-of-use water filters: A comparative study

Arnaud Florentin et al. Am J Infect Control. .

Abstract

Waterborne pathogens, such Legionella pneumophila and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are major contributors to hospital-associated infection. Point-of-use water filtration has demonstrated benefits to prevent infection implicating waterborne pathogens. Despite the quality of the filters, misuse may expose patients to these pathogens.

Keywords: Waterborne pathogens; hospital-acquired infections; point-of-use water filtration; water quality.

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