A PILOT INVESTIGATION INTO ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN VARIOUS INDOOR AIRBORNE FUNGAL PARTICLES IN TRIPLICANE PUBLIC TOILET OF CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
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Lactophenol cotton blue staining and Aspergillus speciesAbstract
Objective: To study and to explore the fungal species present in indoor toilet environment.
Methods: Lactophenol cotton blue staining.
Results: 5 fungi isolates belonging to 5 genus were identified namely Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigates, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus terreus and Rhizopus oryzae.
Conclusion: In order to improve the quality of indoor toilet environment regular cleaning and disinfection should be done daily.
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