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KMID : 0382420030290010001
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Korean Journal of Environmental Health Society
2003 Volume.29 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.7
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Distribution of Hospital Airborne Microorganisms in Seoul, Korea
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Hong Jong-Ha
Chung Yung-Hee
Chang Yun-Hee
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Abstract
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This study was carried out to investigate the airbome microbial pollution in hospital environment. Using a mechanical air sampler. microbiological samples were taken from intensive care unit. general ward room. patients wailing room and outdoor of 20 hospitals in Seoul. Korea. The concentration of airborne bacteria and fungi ranged 97-410 cfu/m³ and 37cfu/m³. respectively and patients waiting room had highest bacterial count. 18 genera of molds were identified and the most frequently recovered molds were Aspergillus, followed by Penicillilum. Alternaria and Cladosporium. Among Staphylococcus species. S. haemolyticus and S. epidernidis were predominant and 47% of Staphylococcus species were isolated from intensive care unit.
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