[The fungal flora of Ankara air in January 1972 and 1974 and its relationship to allergic diseases]. 1976

M Okuyan, and N Aksöz, and A Varan

The fungal flora of the air in Ankara was searched during first week of January 1972 and 1974. Different areas of the city were chosen for investigation. The central and outskirt areas showed different patterns of fungal flora during January 1972 and January 1974. In the central areas there was a remarkable decrease in yeast flora between the two years. However, mould flora was increased in some extent. No notable difference could be detected in outskirt areas. Penicillium and Aspergillus species were isolated most frequently. It is concluded that this flora was influenced by heavy pollution of the air in Ankara. This pollution is caused mainly by: (1) Heating systems with crude coal and oil, (2) Heavy motor traffic, (3) Geographical situation of the city, cup-shaped land with poor air draughts.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006967 Hypersensitivity Altered reactivity to an antigen, which can result in pathologic reactions upon subsequent exposure to that particular antigen. Allergy,Allergic Reaction,Allergic Reactions,Allergies,Hypersensitivities,Reaction, Allergic,Reactions, Allergic
D005658 Fungi A kingdom of eukaryotic, heterotrophic organisms that live parasitically as saprobes, including MUSHROOMS; YEASTS; smuts, molds, etc. They reproduce either sexually or asexually, and have life cycles that range from simple to complex. Filamentous fungi, commonly known as molds, refer to those that grow as multicellular colonies. Fungi, Filamentous,Molds,Filamentous Fungi,Filamentous Fungus,Fungus,Fungus, Filamentous,Mold
D000391 Air Microbiology The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the air. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms. Microbiology, Air
D000397 Air Pollution The presence of contaminants or pollutant substances in the air (AIR POLLUTANTS) that interfere with human health or welfare, or produce other harmful environmental effects. The substances may include GASES; PARTICULATE MATTER; or volatile ORGANIC CHEMICALS. Air Quality,Air Pollutions,Pollution, Air
D000485 Allergens Antigen-type substances that produce immediate hypersensitivity (HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE). Allergen
D014421 Turkey Country in Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Georgia, and bordering the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, between Greece and Syria. The capital is Ankara. Turkiye

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