Aerial fungal spectrum of Kolkata, India, along with their allergenic impact on the public health: a quantitative and qualitative evaluation

AbstractAirborne fungal spores are well documented to trigger respiratory allergy. The present study provides baseline information on the quantitative and qualitative aspects of aerospores for the first time in a typical urban area of Kolkata metropolis, India. An aeromonitoring was performed by Burkard volumetric 7-day sampler for two consecutive years (August 2012 –July 2014). Total concentration, seasonal variations and intradiurnal periodicities of fungal spores were estimated. Spearman's rank correlation analysis was performed using various weather parameters. The prevalence of fungal spore allergy was investigated among patients reporting to the Depar tment of Allergy and Asthma, Mediland Diagnostics, Kolkata. A retrospective review of patients was conducted with a standard quest...

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