Publications by authors named "Julia Lozano-Serra"

Pathogenic microorganisms are a major concern in indoor environments, particularly in sensitive facilities such as hospitals, due to their potential to cause nosocomial infections. This study evaluates the concentration of airborne bacteria and fungi in the University Hospital Complex of Albacete (Spain), comparing the results with recent literature. Staphylococcus is identified as the most prevalent bacterial genus with a percentage distribution of 35%, while Aspergillus represents the dominant fungal genus at 34%.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to detect azole resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS).
  • Identification of 868 isolates was performed with both commercial and in-house libraries, using DNA analysis to confirm resistance.
  • The results showed 100% accuracy in differentiating species and 98.43% success in identifying azole-resistant strains, demonstrating MALDI-TOF MS's potential for rapid clinical application.
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