Study of airborne allergenic fungal load in the rural indoor residential environment of Purulia district in West Bengal, India
International Journal of Environmental Health Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 11
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
Fungal
spores
play
a
significant
role
in
respiratory
allergies
since
they
are
present
the
atmosphere
most
of
year.
In
this
study,
fungal
load
indoor
rural
residential
houses
Purulia
district
was
determined
year
2022–2023.
A
total
concentration
culturable
fungi
assessed
as
6.87
×
104
CFU.m−3.
Aspergillus
sp.
(9.00%),
Cladosporium
(7.86%),
Penicillium
(7.25%),
Fusarium
(7.02%),
and
Alternaria
(6.71%)
were
dominant
taxa
found
during
survey.
The
peak
mould
monsoon
(29.67%),
whereas
lowest
observed
summer
(16.55%).
Moreover,
positive
correlation
between
relative
humidity.
skin
prick
tests,
maximum
sensitization
among
patients
recorded
(46.40%),
followed
by
(41.60%),
(38.40%),
Curvularia
(33.60%),
(30.40%).
Language: Английский
Modified natural mineral with a biogenic compound to control microbial growth in waterborne paint
Applied Clay Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
269, P. 107758 - 107758
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Language: Английский
Microfungal Diversity of Botanical garden
Ankush R. Kayarkar,
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Vikas Moreshwar Mohture,
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Dhananjay G. Madavi
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et al.
International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 242 - 249
Published: April 3, 2025
Botanical
gardens
are
hub
for
the
diverse
fungi
and
present
study
deals
with
micro-fungal
investigation
in
botanical
garden
of
RMG
Arts
&
Science
College,
Nagbhid.
This
has
been
conducted
a
period
two
moths
employing
petri
plate
exposure
method.
Total
537
fungal
colonies
belong
to
13
genera
24
species
were
recorded.
Deuteromycota
dominated
more
than
third
total
count
colonies,
representing
largest
contributor
followed
by
Ascomycota.
Cladosporium
was
observed
be
most
dominant
Fusarium,
Alternaria,
Curvularia
Aspergillus.
The
isolates
like
Nigrospora,
Penicillium,
Bipolaris,
Rhizopus
Torula
recorded
at
moderate
count.
Aspergillus
highest
diversity
i.e.8
species;
Fusarium
represented
2
each
while
other
had
single
species.
Diversity
index
Shannon
Index,
Simpson
Index
Margalef
showed
that
maximum
colony
month
February
taxa
January.
Language: Английский
Monitoring the Occurrence of Aspergillus in the Air of Intensive Care Units
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 1099 - 1099
Published: May 9, 2025
Poor
air
quality
within
hospitals
can
contribute
to
a
range
of
health
issues,
collectively
known
as
sick
hospital
syndrome,
encompassing
respiratory,
skin,
and
nonspecific
symptoms.
Aspergillus
poses
significant
risk
severe
respiratory
infections,
particularly
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
patients
often
with
compromised
immune
systems.
This
study
was
conducted
in
the
units
three
selected
Cracow,
Poland.
Air
samples
were
obtained
using
single-stage
impactor
MAS-100
NT
Ex
(Merck).
The
taken
from
each
ward,
seasonally,
four
times
year.
Sampling
units’
for
revealed
diversity
fungal
concentration
unveiled
seasonal
fluctuations
culturable
fungi
levels.
highest
species
complexes
detected
during
autumn,
while
lowest
spring.
disturbing
occurrence
hospitals’
emphasizes
importance
monitoring
bioburden
assessing
control
efficiency
highlights
urgent
need
develop
validate
microbiological
standards
contamination
hospitals.
Language: Английский