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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    LITTLE ANIMALCULES IN THE INDOOR AIR OF MATERNAL AND NEONATAL UNITS OF A TEACHING HOSPITAL: DEMYSTIFIED


    S. Gowri , A.V.M. Balaji , S. Poongodi @ Lakshmi , B. Cinthujah , A. Prarthana
    JCDR. 2024: 1928-1940

    Abstract

    Background: Hospitals are major hoards of a vast array of infectious bioaerosols that pave way for adverse health outcomes among the patients and staff. Neonates and pregnant women are more vulnerable for such hospital acquired infections(HAIs) and allergies. Aims and objectives: This study was designed to determine the quality and quantity of aerobic bacteria and fungi in indoor air of neonatal and maternal wards and Operation Theatres (OTs). Methods: Conventional settle plate method was used to sample indoor air of maternal, neonatal wards and obstetric OTs

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    Volume 15 Issue 2

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