Microbial Air Contamination in Indoor Spaces
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