Microbial Air Contamination in Indoor Spaces

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Authors: Sneha Gautam, Chafai Azri, Md Badiuzzaman Khan
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Abstract

The indoor conditions (e.g., high humidity, poor ventilation, and temperature control). The burden of organisms in the air can be measured using several methods. Although great strides have been made in molecular diagnostics, there are still issues: the viability of detected organisms cannot be assessed by many methods, and it is challenging to directly measure infection risk. Real-life case studies of microbial contamination in environments such as schools, hospitals, hotels, and commercial buildings illustrate the harms it causes in indoor settings. Both cases may offer valuable lessons on microbial contamination control in their respective indoor settings. The integration of effective detection techniques with targeted mitigation measures, including enhanced ventilation, humidity control, and regular cleaning, may be essential to maintaining healthy indoor air quality. The focus on airborne microbes requires research and the creation of technologies to monitor indoor places.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure Infection Control and Ventilation Infection Control in Healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
35–50
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter