The occurrence of plausible healthcare-associated P. jirovecii transmission despite stringent universal masking suggests that traditional "droplet precautions" alone may be insufficient to prevent spread, supporting airborne transmission. Infection prevention strategies may need to be expanded in high-risk settings and should account for airborne transmission.
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