2016
DOI: 10.15171/ehem.2016.20
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Investigation of type and density of bio-aerosols in air samples from educational hospital wards of Kerman city, 2014

Abstract: Background: Bio-aerosols in the air of hospital wards have an important role in the development of infections. It is important to make quantitative and qualitative estimations of microorganisms in the air of these wards as an index for environmental hygiene applicable to different hospital wards. The aim of the study was to investigate degrees of diversity and density of bio-aerosols in the education hospitals of Kerman city. Methods: This study applied a descriptive-cross-sectional methodology in the second h… Show more

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“…In addition, they are very resistant to dry and harsh conditions. Since Yazd province, located in central Iran, has dry climate with low rainfall and high evaporation, high number of Staphylococcus species are expected in its atmosphere [25]. The most common species of gram-positive bacteria in the studied hospital was Staphylococcus epidermidis; which is supported by many studies [39][40][41].…”
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confidence: 57%
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“…In addition, they are very resistant to dry and harsh conditions. Since Yazd province, located in central Iran, has dry climate with low rainfall and high evaporation, high number of Staphylococcus species are expected in its atmosphere [25]. The most common species of gram-positive bacteria in the studied hospital was Staphylococcus epidermidis; which is supported by many studies [39][40][41].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 57%
“…High bacterial contamination in other sites of the hospital can be due to traffic congestion, type of services rendered in each ward, and number of hospitalized patients [25]. Microbial concentration of the hospital's outdoor air was lower than that of the indoor space, because the size of the area can affect air circulation and dilution, which consequently affects microbial concentration of air [36].…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Any negligence, ignorance, and non-observance of hygiene principles cause irreparable damages (5,9,11). As mentioned, the observance of environmental health rules and standards is an important factor that can break the chain of transmission of these infections and prevent them (12)(13)(14) and any negligence in this field leads to irreparable damages (15).…”
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confidence: 99%