Table 1

Tested filter types, operating time and test intervals (trial 1–4)

Filter type/trial
sample sets (n samples)
Operating time of filter (weeks)
Additional test intervals during operating time (weeks)

1/1
3 × 6 (18)*
1
0
1/2
13 × 6 (78)*
1
0
2/3
12 × 18 (216)
4
1
3/4
3 × 18 (54)
8
1, 4

* without showers

Daeschlein et al. BMC Infectious Diseases 2007 7:45   doi:10.1186/1471-2334-7-45