ArticleFrontiers in public health2024
Bacterial contamination in the different parts of household air conditioners: a comprehensive evaluation from Chengdu, Southwest China.
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- Trends in Asthma-Rhinitis Allergic Multimorbidity and Polysensitization in China: The CARRAD Study.MedComm · 2026Article
- Application and efficacy evaluation of a novel electrolytic water-disinfecting toilet for infection prevention and control in healthcare facility restrooms.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Air flow driven by air-conditioner has a significant impact on the indoor environment, however, the bacterial contamination conditions in the different parts of air-conditioners have not been fully elucidated. Methods: In this study, we assessed the bacterial pollution in the four parts, including air outlet, filter net, cooling fin and water sink, of ten household air-conditioners quantitatively and qualitatively from Chengdu, southwestern China. Results: The microbial cultivation results showed the large total bacterial counts of 5042.0, 9127.6, 6595.1, and 12296.2 CFU/cm Discussion: This study reveals the distinct bacterial compositions in the different parts of air-conditioner, and provides new clues for the non-negligible bacterial pollution in this common appliance from Chinese households.
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