[Evaluation of microbial air contamination in dental areas]. 1990

I F Angelillo, and M M D'Errico, and M Pavia, and E Prospero, and F Romano
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II.

The Authors carried out a survey in dental wards in order to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative microbial contamination level of the air, which is considered a crucial habitat for the transmission of many infectious diseases. A high microbial counts were found in all of the environments tested; the microorganisms isolated belonged to pathogenous species such as Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus haemoliticus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus var. lwoffi. It seems necessary, therefore, to carry out preventive interventions directed to the protection of the personnel of dental care and, in particular, of the patients.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007754 Laboratories, Dental Facilities for the performance of services related to dental treatment but not done directly in the patient's mouth. Dental Laboratories,Dental Laboratory,Laboratory, Dental
D011550 Pseudomonas aeruginosa A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria commonly isolated from clinical specimens (wound, burn, and urinary tract infections). It is also found widely distributed in soil and water. P. aeruginosa is a major agent of nosocomial infection. Bacillus aeruginosus,Bacillus pyocyaneus,Bacterium aeruginosum,Bacterium pyocyaneum,Micrococcus pyocyaneus,Pseudomonas polycolor,Pseudomonas pyocyanea
D003770 Dental Offices The room or rooms in which the dentist and dental staff provide care. Offices include all rooms in the dentist's office suite. Dental Office,Office, Dental,Offices, Dental
D000150 Acinetobacter A genus of gram-negative bacteria of the family MORAXELLACEAE, found in soil and water and of uncertain pathogenicity. Herellea,Mima
D000391 Air Microbiology The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the air. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms. Microbiology, Air
D000395 Air Pollutants, Occupational Toxic air-borne matter related to work performed They are usually produced by the specific nature of the occupation. Occupational Air Pollutants,Pollutants, Occupational Air
D013210 Staphylococcus A genus of gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic, coccoid bacteria. Its organisms occur singly, in pairs, and in tetrads and characteristically divide in more than one plane to form irregular clusters. Natural populations of Staphylococcus are found on the skin and mucous membranes of warm-blooded animals. Some species are opportunistic pathogens of humans and animals.
D016273 Occupational Exposure The exposure to potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents that occurs as a result of one's occupation. Exposure, Occupational,Exposures, Occupational,Occupational Exposures

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