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Degree

Master of Science in Occupational Health (MSOH), University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Graduate School, 2005.

Abstract

Air sampling was conducted outdoors and indoors in several source areas and non-source areas at two university animal care facilities. Samples were collected simultaneously, using single stage samplers, before and during cleaning operations. Concentrations for both bacteria and fungi were determined. Gram staining and morphology and genus identification for bacteria and fungi, respectively, also were determined. Bacterial and fungal levels were statistically significantly different between areas within Location 1 but were not statistically significantly different between areas within Location 2. Mean concentrations of bacteria, predominately gram-positive cocci, ranged in source areas from 435 cfu/m3 to 21,342 cfu/m3. Mean concentrations of fungi ranged in source areas from 44 cfu/m3 to 13,828 cfu/m3. Eleven genera of fungi were identified, only ten were found indoors.

Keywords

bioaerosols; animal care facilities; fungi; bacteria

Advisor

Michael S. Bisesi, Ph.D

Pages

100p.

Document number: mco1115151279
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