Evaluating congregational strength in a bioaerosol communicable disease situation in some worship centers
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communicable diseases, congregants, bioaerosols, linear regression, worship centersAbstract
The anticipated geometric nature of communicable diseases in worship centers cannot be ignored as the worship centers are reportedly associated with congregants who seek healing. The study examined bioaerosols in congregations less than 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600 using the settled/exposure plate technique for 30 minutes on nutrient and sabaourad agar media. Linear regression analysis of the data recovered showed that the microbes expelled are dependent on the congregant’s strength/population/density. That is, a positive linear regression exists. The morphological and biochemical characterization of the isolates recovered showed, a total of 70 microbial isolates comprised of 5 genera (2 bacteria and 3 fungi). The bacteria genera are namely Staphylococcus spp. and Bacillus sp. while the fungi genera are Penicillium, Aspergillus and the Rhizopus. Although, the microbiota airborne spores obtained were insignificant in relation to the congregation strength although inhaling either of Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus sp, Penicillium spores, Aspergillus sp. and Rhizopus sp. spores so isolated can be detrimental to health, following several congregation loads. The study recommends total responsiveness of the congregations towards signs of disease.
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