Quantitative Microbiological Aspects of the Indoor Environment

Abstract:

The paper analyzes the microbial constituents residing in buildings with more people, such as basic school or office spaces. The aim is to determine whether these areas with similar equipment and similar cleaning regime have similar parameters of microbial environment. Within the quantitative analysis we have carried out the collection of microbial particles dispersed in the air and deposited on floors, furniture and walls inequalities. It was found that the internal environment of buildings with natural ventilation is significantly on the condition of ambient air. In the environment of greater occupancy there are more bacteria than fungi. Rooms in the same building, but not directly neighbouring, have an independent environment.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 824)
• Pages: 251-258
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.824.251
• Online since: January 2016
• Authors: Lukáš Frič*, Iva Sýkorová, Eva Velísková, Olga Rubinová
• Keywords: Air Quality, Bacteria, Fungi, Indoor Environment, Microorganism, School

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