Air sampling as an aid to infection control is still in an experimental stage ,
This case report used a button sampler , <*> for environmental sampling around a child
Air sampling as an aid to infection control is still in an experimental stage , as there is no consensus about which air samplers and pathogen detection methods should be used , and what thresholds of specific pathogens in specific exposed populations ( staff , patients , or visitors ) constitutes a true clinical risk .
This case report used a button sampler , worn or held by staff or left free - standing in a fixed location , for environmental sampling around a child who was chronically infected by a respiratory adenovirus , to determine whether there was any risk of secondary adenovirus infection to the staff managing the patient .