| Author(s) | Muhammad F. Al-Shahwani |
| Affiliation | Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Ibb University, Ibb, Yemen |
| Title | Bacterial Distribution Analysis in the Atmosphere of Two Hospitals at Ibb City, Yemen |
| Source | Journal of King Saud University. Science. Volume 17, No 1. (2005/1425) |
| Abstract | Bacteriological distribution analysis at the atmospheric air of hospitals applying AI-Thawra and AI-Nasir, General Hospitals, at Ibb City, Yemen, was performed during a period between February and June, 2002. The results indicated that at both hospitals, and among different places studied, to detect bacteriological concentration, only three sites, i.e. reception hall, hospital passages, and out-patient clinic, were given an impressive meaning for the distribution of bacteria in the atmospheric air of the hospital. In these places, the average concentration of TPC (total plate count), lactose fermenting, haemolytic, and non-lactose fermenting bacteria were 478.6, 24.9, 6.5, and 4.8 cfu (colony forming unit)/m3 respectively. The reception hall revealed the highest bacterial count, followed by hospital passages, and finally out-patient clinic. With respect to day-time, these sites demonstrated a morning values of highest bacterial count, followed by noon, and finally, evening time. |
