A Novel Air Sampling Device for the Identification of Mycobacterium leprae In Leprosy Care Facilities
Abstract: Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, remains a significant public health concern in endemic regions, despite advances in treatment and early identification of patients. Airborne transmission routes have been suggested, but remain poorly studied partly due to the lack of affordable and specific sampling tools. Commercial air samplers are costly, complex, and not designed for detecting Mycobacterium species in air, which requires large-scale environmental surveillance. To address this gap, we developed a simple, low-cost, and easily sterilizable assembly using basic laboratory materials, suitable for air sampling. The assembly employed a suction pump with a flow rate of 15 L/min at
Keywords: Leprosy, Mycobacterium leprae, Air sampling, PCR detection, Healthcare biosafety
How to Cite?: Preethi R, P Agastian, P Ravi, Sanjith Kumar R, A Manimaran, "A Novel Air Sampling Device for the Identification of Mycobacterium leprae In Leprosy Care Facilities", Volume 14 Issue 9, September 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 110-114, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25904111601, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25904111601