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. 1978 Jan;35(1):208–209. doi: 10.1128/aem.35.1.208-209.1978

Comparison of Andersen Eight-Stage and Two-Stage Viable Air Samplers

S E Curtis 1, R K Balsbaugh 1, J G Drummond 1
PMCID: PMC242806  PMID: 341808

Abstract

The two-stage, disposable Andersen air sampler gave lower values for aerial concentration of bacterial colony-forming particles than did the eight-stage Andersen viable air sampler in either a swine house or a classroom.

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