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http://dx.doi.org/10.5668/JEHS.2007.33.2.104

A Study on Airborne Microorganisms in Hospitals in Seoul, Korea  

Song, Ju-Hee (Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Seoul National University)
Min, Jin-Young (School of Public Health and Institute of Health and Environment)
Jo, Kyung-A (Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Seoul National University)
Yoon, Young-Hee (Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Seoul National University)
Paik, Nam-Won (Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Seoul National University)
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Journal of Environmental Health Sciences / v.33, no.2, 2007 , pp. 104-114 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study evaluated the airborne concentrations of bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and fungi in waiting rooms, wards, and outdoors, according to time and particle size between October 17 and November 28, 2003. The geometric mean number of airborne bacteria was highest in the morning. The more people there were, the higher was the total bacteria concentration. The concentration of fungi was also highest in the morning. Temperature and relative humidity affected the concentrations of fungi significantly (p<0.05). This study found relationships between microorganism concentrations and (actors such as time, place, temperature, humidity, ventilation, and number of people. Therefore, to manage the pollution resulting from airborne microorganisms, each time, place, and environmental factor should be examined periodically, and the number, size, and movement of airborne microorganisms should be evaluated.
Keywords
respirable microorganism; bacteria; fungi; gram negative bacteria; hospital;
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