Amplicon sequencing reveals bacterial diversity of indoor air microbiome in hospital buildings.

• Main Authors: Mat Hussin, Nor Husna, Zakaria, Junaidah, Maghpor, Mohd Norhafsam, Zainulabid, Ummu Afeera, Shamzir Kamal, Shamrulazhar, Ahmad, Hajar Fauzan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Malaysia Pahang 2024
• Subjects: RC111 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/115496/2/115496_Amplicon%20sequencing%20reveals%20bacterial%20diversity%20of%20indoor.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/115496/

Airborne transmission of pathogens in hospitals poses a significant risk for healthcare-associated infections. Traditionally, assessing microorganisms in hospital air relies on culture methods, limiting the identification process. Advances in genome sequencing technology now allow for more accurate...