Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

Department of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

Publications

• Review Article   
  Prevalence of Microorganisms in Indoor Household Environments and their Pathogenesis
  Author(s): Abrar Hussain*, Marium Rahman, Tayyaba Bibi, Rida Fatima, Isha Arif, Mukul Machhindra Barwant and Syed Abid Ali
  
  Microorganisms have a ubiquitous distribution and are found in several environments including indoor settings, particularly in household compartments. In different household areas, their prevalence varies depending on different factors. These microorganisms comprise bacteria, fungi, viruses, mites, etc. and are exclusively found in the kitchen, bedroom, washrooms, fans, indoor dust and walls of the house. The current literature indicates the high prevalence of microorganisms in the different parts of indoor environments. The entry of these microbes in the indoor environment follows different channels like air, people, pets, water and growing plants. These microorganisms are also found greatly on culler phones and thus make them a causative tool of various diseases. The value of studying of these microorganisms is more promising if it is known to be a pathogenic.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2472-1212.2024.10.328

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