Assessment of microbial contamination of air at workplace: Need of the hour.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
The relation between workers and working environments are interdependent and dynamic in nature. Air affects the quality and productivity of life directly or indirectly. The indoor air quality is one of the most significant factors affecting the health and well-being of people at work. Air pollution has been defined as the presence of toxic chemicals or compounds in the air, at levels that pose a health risk. The role of biological materials in causation of bad air has not been given due attention. Viable particles suspended in air form a distinct class of contaminant. Periodical isolation of aeromicrobes of each month from selected experimental site at 1.5 m height was done using rotorod air sampler and followed by exposing petriplates containing MacConkey medium through gravitational sampling technique. Aeroallergic microbes and spores were isolated during the period of investigation. Seasonal variation in aeromicrobial load with rainy season showing the highest aeromicrobial load was observed. Strategies for the control of biological aerosols in indoor air are the need of hour.
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Dr. Usha kumari
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