Microorganismos patógenos de mayor incidencia que afectan la calidad del aire y el desarrollo de enfermedades en centros de salud

Abstract

Health centers are considered overcrowded places, these facilities being attended by patients, temporary visitors, professionals, interns, administrative staff, cleaning staff and contractors, create an environment overloaded with occupants in a given space. The air inside these establishments presents a considerable load of microorganisms and this causes concern, given that bacteria and fungi are the cause of infectious pathologies in most cases. Air quality is essential to ensure the well-being of users; Through the quantification of microorganisms present, the level of contamination is determined and based on these results, corrective measures must be taken to guarantee a safe environment. Objective: Analyze the scientific records of air quality in health centers by comparing the information obtained for the application of control measures. Method: This research work is descriptive, applying the inductive-deductive method. Conclusion: It was possible to classify the pathogenic microorganisms, highlighting the bacteria Pseudomona aeruginosa, Bacillus, Acinetobacter, Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli; molds such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, Cladosporium sp., and the yeast Rhodotorula sp. Of the air quality control measures, cleaning, disinfection and high-efficiency filters stand out.