Studies on Indoor Airborne Fungal Spore Concentrations at Tumkur, India

Abstract

The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalent species of airborne fungi in the indoor environment of the selected stations of Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur such as Microbiology Department, Canteen, Boys Hostel, PG Hostel, Quarters and Central Library. Air samples were collected for four months bimonthly by Andersen Two Stage Sampler via Petri Plates with Potato Dextrose Agar culture media during the months of May to September, 2024. In this investigation, among fourteen spore types, Cladosporium was the most prevalent fungal genera followed by Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium, Rhizopus and Fusarium. This investigation indicated to be quite significant for taking prospective corrective recommendation and possible in terms of health to control diseases measures