2014
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2180-14-100
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Identification of airborne microbiota in selected areas in a health-care setting in South Africa

Abstract: BackgroundThe role of bio-aerosols in the spread of disease and spoilage of food has been described in numerous studies; nevertheless this information at South African hospitals is limited. Attributable to their size, bio-aerosols may be suspended in the air for long periods placing patients at risk of infection and possibly settling on surfaces resulting in food contamination. The aim of the study is to assess the microbial composition of the air in the kitchen and selected wards at a typical district hospita… Show more

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“…The major pathogens to cause hospital infections include Aspergillus flavus, gram-positive bacilli, Neisseria meningitidis, Serratia marcescens, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and bacillus tuberculosis and they cause pathogenesis from hospital air through transmission from skin, exhaled air, operation room transmission, surgical instruments, contaminated clothes of patients (10,11). Parts of the body that are more prone to hospital infections include aggressive systems such as counters, discharge operations, and patients who have a compromised immune system (9)(10)(11)(12). Supervision on biological bio-aerosol in hospitals can provide information for epidemiological investigation of hospital infections, research on microorganisms present in the air, development and qualitative control, as well as information about their current status (13).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The major pathogens to cause hospital infections include Aspergillus flavus, gram-positive bacilli, Neisseria meningitidis, Serratia marcescens, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and bacillus tuberculosis and they cause pathogenesis from hospital air through transmission from skin, exhaled air, operation room transmission, surgical instruments, contaminated clothes of patients (10,11). Parts of the body that are more prone to hospital infections include aggressive systems such as counters, discharge operations, and patients who have a compromised immune system (9)(10)(11)(12). Supervision on biological bio-aerosol in hospitals can provide information for epidemiological investigation of hospital infections, research on microorganisms present in the air, development and qualitative control, as well as information about their current status (13).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…First, the HAIM study will be the first to fully explore the diversity and composition of microbiome in homes within SSA and its association with LRTI among U-5Cs. Second, several studies from SSA have made use of active airborne sampling [47][48][49] and passive airborne sampling using petri dishes [50][51][52], but the HAIM study is the first to apply electrostatic dust collectors (EDCs) in SSA. The EDC has been employed by several studies [29,53,54] in the developed world and has been proven to be useful for assessing exposure to airborne dust and microbial constituents in home or work environments.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Bioaerosols are referred to the agents that are transferred by air currents. They include live microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and their metabolites, e.g., endotoxins ( 1 – 4 ). Among the most important microorganisms that cause diseases through air currents are Aspergillus, Penicillium species, Legionella pneumophila, Francisella tularensis, Bacillus anthracis, Yersinia pestis, Trichomonas, Variola virus, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( 2 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, certain evidence exists that proves the airborne transmission of mumps, bacterial meningitis, and pertussis. Other pathogens, such as smallpox ( 6 ), methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus ( 4 ), Legionnaires disease, and Pseudomona aeruginosa also can be transmitted through multiple routes ( 6 ). The quality of the hospital’s air is considered an important risk factor for the health of the staff and patients ( 7 ).…”
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confidence: 99%
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