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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