Microbiological analysis of bacterial and fungal bioaerosols from burn hospital of Yazd (Iran) in 2019

ConclusionConsidering that the burn wounds represent a susceptible site for opportunistic microorganisms, even low concentration of fungi/bacteria in air can be considered as arisk factor that facilitates transmission of the infectious agents in the hospital. Therefore, control measures should be taken to reduce the infection hazard in health staff and patients. These measures include ensuring effective ventilation, cleaning and decontaminating surfaces and equipment, restricting the personnel and patient companions ’ movement across the wards.
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research