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Table 2 Persistence of clinically relevant fungi on dry inanimate surfaces.

From: How long do nosocomial pathogens persist on inanimate surfaces? A systematic review

Type of fungus

Duration of persistence (range)

Reference(s)

Candida albicans

1 – 120 days

[31, 53, 99, 110]

Candida parapsilosis

14 days

[110]

Torulopsis glabrata

102 – 150 days

[31]