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Conference paper

Exposure of workers to airborne microorganisms during cleaning of pigeon faeces polluted buildings

Authors list: Kämpfer, P; Jäckel, U; Albrecht, A

Appeared in: Proceedings, XI International Congress in Animal Hygiene, Volume 1

Editor list: Saltijeral, J

Publication year: 2003

Pages: 363-366

URL: https://www.isah-soc.org/userfiles/downloads/proceedings/2003/speakers/S35KaempferGermany.pdf

Conference: XI International Congress in Animal Hygiene (ISAH 2003)

Abstract:

During cleaning procedures in rooms contaminated with pigeon faeces, extensive dust contaminated with various microorganisms can be aerosolised. In this study levels of airborne microorganisms were quantified and partly identified. Airborne culturable bacteria were collected using filtration samplers and impingers. The concentrations of airborne microorganisms on CASO and DG18 agar were generally high, up to 107 CFU m-3 air. Concentrations of representatives of Enterobacteriaceae were often found in a range of 103 CFU m-3 air. Highest concentrations were found in aerosols from fresh faeces. The amount of bacteria decreased with the age of the faeces. The same tendency was found for Campylobacter and yeast numbers. In general, the concentrations of thermophilic fungi were low. Chlamydophila psittaci was detected only in some bioaerosols originated from fresh faeces.

Authors/Editors

- Uni.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Peter Kämpfer

Citation Styles

Harvard Citation style: Kämpfer, P., Jäckel, U. and Albrecht, A. (2003) Exposure of workers to airborne microorganisms during cleaning of pigeon faeces polluted buildings, in Saltijeral, J. (ed.) Proceedings, XI International Congress in Animal Hygiene, Volume 1. Mexico City: International Society of Animal Hygience. pp. 363-366. https://www.isah-soc.org/userfiles/downloads/proceedings/2003/speakers/S35KaempferGermany.pdf

APA Citation style: Kämpfer, P., Jäckel, U., & Albrecht, A. (2003). Exposure of workers to airborne microorganisms during cleaning of pigeon faeces polluted buildings. In Saltijeral, J. (Ed.), Proceedings, XI International Congress in Animal Hygiene, Volume 1. (pp. 363-366). International Society of Animal Hygience. https://www.isah-soc.org/userfiles/downloads/proceedings/2003/speakers/S35KaempferGermany.pdf