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Microbial counts and particulate matter levels in indoor air samples collected from a child home-care center in Bangkok, Thailand.

Pipat Luksamijarulkul,Yuwadee Ratthanakhot,Pisit Vatanasomboon-2012-06-01-PubMed
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The present study found that about 47% of total air samples collected from the child home-care center had bacterial and fungal counts and PM10 levels higher than the recommended levels. These results may affect the health of a child who spends most of his/her time in this center Some intervention or preventive endeavors should be undertaken, including periodic cleaning and maintenance of the ventilation systems and adoption of a regular schedule for room cleaning should be implemented.

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The present study found that about 47% of total air samples collected from the child home-care center had bacterial and fungal counts and PM10 levels higher than the recommended levels. These results may affect the health of a child who spends most of his/her time in this center Some intervention or preventive endeavors should be undertaken, including periodic cleaning and maintenance of the ventilation systems and adoption of a regular schedule for room cleaning should be implemented.

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Day care centerIndoor airMedicineParticulatesIndoor air qualityEnvironmental healthToxicologyAir quality index

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