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Assessment of bacterial pathogens in fresh rainwater and airborne particulate matter using Real-Time PCR
Abstract Bacterial pathogens in airborne particulate matter (PM) and in rainwater (RW) were detected using a robust and sensitive Real-Time PCR method. Both RW and PM were collected simultaneously in the tropical atmosphere of Singapore, which were then subjected to analysis for the presence of selected bacterial pathogens and potential pathogen of health concern (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Aeromonas hydrophila). These pathogens were found to be prevalent in both PM and RW samples with E. coli being the most prevalent potential pathogen in both types of samples. The temporal distribution of these pathogens in PM and RW was found to be similar to each other. Using the proposed microbiological technique, the atmospheric deposition (dry and wet deposition) of bacterial pathogens to lakes and reservoirs can be studied in view of growing concerns about the outbreak of waterborne diseases.
Highlights ► A sensitive RT-PCR method was employed for assessment of bacterial pathogens. ► Bacterial pathogens in rainwater and aerosols were studied. ► The prevalence of pathogens increased in air during the biomass burning period.
Assessment of bacterial pathogens in fresh rainwater and airborne particulate matter using Real-Time PCR
Abstract Bacterial pathogens in airborne particulate matter (PM) and in rainwater (RW) were detected using a robust and sensitive Real-Time PCR method. Both RW and PM were collected simultaneously in the tropical atmosphere of Singapore, which were then subjected to analysis for the presence of selected bacterial pathogens and potential pathogen of health concern (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Aeromonas hydrophila). These pathogens were found to be prevalent in both PM and RW samples with E. coli being the most prevalent potential pathogen in both types of samples. The temporal distribution of these pathogens in PM and RW was found to be similar to each other. Using the proposed microbiological technique, the atmospheric deposition (dry and wet deposition) of bacterial pathogens to lakes and reservoirs can be studied in view of growing concerns about the outbreak of waterborne diseases.
Highlights ► A sensitive RT-PCR method was employed for assessment of bacterial pathogens. ► Bacterial pathogens in rainwater and aerosols were studied. ► The prevalence of pathogens increased in air during the biomass burning period.
Assessment of bacterial pathogens in fresh rainwater and airborne particulate matter using Real-Time PCR
Kaushik, Rajni (author) / Balasubramanian, Rajasekhar (author)
Atmospheric Environment ; 46 ; 131-139
2011-10-04
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Aerosols , Air quality , Bioaerosols , Pathogens , Rainwater
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