Infection control measures to prevent invasive mould diseases in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients.

Invasive mould diseases, particularly aspergillosis, are important causes of morbidity and mortality in allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients. Mould spores are ubiquitous in the environment. Guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other authoritative organizations focus on approaches to reduce exposure to mould spores.