Table 1 Dehumidification reduced Mycobacterium chelonae aerosolization, sampling round 1 (37 °C)
From: Shower dehumidification to reduce nontuberculous mycobacteria aerosolization
Biofilm | Air | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
House: | Showerhead biofilm (swab): | Showerhead biofilm (swab), post- disinfection | Pre shower air (SAS): | Post shower air (SAS): | Post dehumidification (SAS): |
1 | M. chelonae | No NTM | No NTM | M. chelonae | No NTM |
2 | No NTM | No NTM | No NTM* | No NTM* | No NTM* |
3 | No NTM | No NTM | No NTM | No NTM | No NTM |
4 | No NTM | No NTM | No NTM* | No NTM* | No NTM |
5 | No NTM | No NTM | No NTM* | No NTM* | No NTM |