MARINHO, J. L. C.; MARINHO, Janaracy Lima da Costa.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6993101681300663; MARINHO, Janaracy Lima da Costa.
Abstract:
Airborne fungi are found in atmospheric air and can cause in humans,
problems such as allergies and nosocomial infections, especially in
immunocompromised individuals. Therefore, this work aimed to verify the
anemophilous fungal microbiota of the Hospital and Maternity Municipal Nossa Senhora das
Mercês, located in the city of Cuité-PB. For this purpose, two plates were exposed
Petri dish containing Sabouraud Dextrose Agar, for 15 minutes, at the Reception,
Screening, Nursing Station I, Surgical Clinic 111, Pharmacy and Infirmary
Children, in addition to the external area of the hospital. All indoor environments analyzed
were in accordance with the recommendations of the National Health Surveillance Agency
(ANVISA), in terms of indoor air quality, except for the reception sector, which is
found above the legal limit, that is, exceeding 750 CFU/m3
. Among
the most prevalent filamentous fungal species, Cladosporium predominated
spp. (29 UFC - 29.8%), Fusarium spp. (11 UFC – 11.3%) and Mycelia sterilia (9 UFC –
9.2%). The low prevalence of Rhizopus sp. (01 CFU) that, in an environment
hospital is associated with serious co-infections in patients with COVID-19.
Some of the identified species have pathogenic and/or toxigenic potential,
although specific evaluations for this have not been carried out. The colonies and
produced slides were stored for replacement in the Micoteca do Laboratório
of Clinical Microbiology at the Center for Education and Health at the Federal University of
Paraíba. It can be concluded that the Hospital is within the expected, in terms of
of air quality, having as a criterion the analysis of airborne fungi and that, given the
of the microorganisms identified, it is necessary to maintain the cleaning protocols
and disinfection, to minimize risks to human health.
