Microbiological contamination of indoor and outdoor environments in a desert climate
Abstract
Microbiological air contamination in the desert environment is becoming an essential subject for the health of office building occupants and public health. In this study, the concentrations and compositions of airborne microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) were assessed in indoor and outdoor environments using a multistory building complex in Kuwait as a case study. Airborne microorganism samples were collected from 12 sites within the building complex containing nineteen stories over four seasons. Culturable airborne bacteria and fungi were impacted on selected media to determine their concentrations and compositions with a Biolog Omnilog GEN III system and Biolog MicroStation. The indoor mean airborne bacterial count concentrations ranged from 35 to 18,463 CFU/m
Part of Mold & water-damaged buildings research · Curated by Lauren Lowenstein, The Biotoxin Lady
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