Amplicon sequencing reveals bacterial diversity of indoor air microbiome in hospital buildings

• Main Authors: Nor Husna, Mat Hussin, Junaidah, Zakaria, Mohd Norhafsam, Maghpor, Ummu Afeera, Zainul Abid, Shamrulazhar, Shamzir Kamal, Hajar Fauzan, Ahmad
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 2024
• Subjects: RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine; TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42462/1/Amplicon%20sequencing%20reveals%20bacterial%20diversity%20of%20indoor%20air%20microbiome%20in%20hospital%20buildings.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42462/2/1-Amplicon%20Sequencing%20Reveals%20Bacterial%20Diversity%20of%20Indoor%20Air%20Microbiome%20in%20Hospital%20Buildings.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42462/; http://www.niosh.com.my/images/Journal/2024/1-Amplicon%20Sequencing%20Reveals%20Bacterial%20Diversity%20of%20Indoor%20Air%20Microbiome%20in%20Hospital%20Buildings.pdf; http://www.niosh.com.my/images/Journal/2024/1-Amplicon%20Sequencing%20Reveals%20Bacterial%20Diversity%20of%20Indoor%20Air%20Microbiome%20in%20Hospital%20Buildings.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

Airborne transmission of pathogens in hospitals poses a significant risk for healthcare-associated infections. Traditionally, assessing microorganisms in hospital air relies on culture methods, limiting the identification process. Advances in genome sequencing technology now allow for more accurate...