Effect of Buffer Room Configuration on Isolation of Bacteriophage phi6 and Micrococcus Luteus Emissions

Autor: Radosław Wróbel, Monika Andrych-Zalewska, Jędrzej Matla, Justyna Molska, Gustaw Sierzputowski, Agnieszka Szulak, Radosław Włostowski, Adriana Włóka, Małgorzata Rutkowska-Gorczyca
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Microbiology Research, Vol 15, Iss 3, Pp 1099-1109 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2036-7481
DOI: 10.3390/microbiolres15030073
Popis: In light of the growing need to mitigate viral infections, such as SARS-CoV-2, which has caused over 770 million infections and 7 million deaths worldwide, the role of architectural design in reducing pathogen spread has become paramount. This study explores how different buffer room configurations impact microbial isolation using the bacterium Micrococcus luteus and bacteriophage phi6 as test organisms. Through a comprehensive approach integrating architecture, technology, and scientific methodologies, we developed strategies to optimise safe buffer environments. Comparative analyses of various isolation systems highlighted significant variations in their effectiveness at reducing bioaerosol concentrations, directly influenced by the design and layout of buffer rooms. These findings are crucial for the effective design of medical and public spaces, particularly during pandemics, where preventing virus transmission is critical for public health.
Databáze: Directory of Open Access Journals
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