Aspergillus spp. and azole-resistance characterization on filtering respiratory protective devices from waste sorting industry

Viegas, Carla; Dias, M.; Almeida, Beatriz; Gonçalves, P.; Veríssimo, Carla; Sabino, Raquel; Aranha Caetano, Liliana

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Aranha Caetano, Liliana

Abstract(s)

Studies performed on the waste management industry have reported Aspergillus as the most frequent genera on waste-sorting, incineration and composting. Filtering respiratory protective devices (FRPD) are disposable after one-day use (workshift) and their use is mandatory in Portuguese wastesorting industries. During FRPD use, humidity and temperature conditions provide a favorable environment for Aspergillus growth retained. The aim of this study was to characterize Aspergillus spp. presence in FRPD interior layer and exhalation valves, as well as to detect possible azole-resistant isolates in this complex indoor environment.

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Project EXPOsE. Project nº 23222 (02/SAICT/2016). Project Waste FRPD. Project IPL/2018/WasteFRPD_ESTeSL.

Keywords

Occupational health Occupational exposure Filtering respiratory protective devices Waste sorting industry Aspergillus Azole-resistance Portugal Project nº 23222 (02/SAICT/2016) Project EXPOsE Projeto 02/SAICT/2016 Project Waste FRPD Project IPL/2018/WasteFRPD_ESTeSL

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/11310

Citation

Viegas C, Dias M, Almeida B, Gonçalves P, Veríssimo C, Caetano LA. Aspergillus spp. and azole-resistance characterization on filtering respiratory protective devices from waste sorting industry. In: 9th Advances Against Aspergillosis and Mucormycoses, Lugano (Switzerland), February 27-29, 2020. p. 66.