A scoping review on bio-aerosols in healthcare and the dental environment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bio-aerosols originate from different sources and their potentially pathogenic nature may form a hazard to healthcare workers and patients. So far no extensive review on existing evidence regarding bio-aerosols is available.

Objectives

This study aimed to review evidence on bio-aerosols in healthcare and the dental setting. The objectives were 1) What are the sources that generate bio-aerosols?; 2) What is the microbial load and composition of bio-aerosols and how were they measured?; and 3) What is the hazard posed by pathogenic micro-organisms transported via the aerosol route of transmission?

Methods

Systematic scoping review design. Searched in PubMed and EMBASE from inception to 09-03-2016. References were screened and selected based on abstract and fu

SUBMITTER: Zemouri C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5439730 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature