Seasonal variation and size distribution in the airborne indoor microbial concentration of residential houses in Delhi and its impact on health.

ABSTRACT: Exposure of microbial agents in the air of indoor dwellings is associated with effects on respiratory and general health. The current study was conducted in the urban area of Delhi Metropolis for the seasonal quantitative assessment of viable microbial indoor air quality. Bioaerosol measurement was conducted by using Anderson six stage impactor with cut-off diameters of 7.0, 4.7, 3.3, 2.1, 1.1, and 0.65 µm) throughout the all the seasons (April 2019 to March 2020). Meteorological parameters such as temperature and relative humidity were measured to check their effect on microbial survival. Air quality index data of the sampling area were recorded by DPCC air quality monitoring system, Ashok Vihar, Delhi. The highest (1654 ± 876.87 CFU/m³) and lowest (738 ± 443.59 CFU/m³

SUBMITTER: Kumar P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8254435 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature