A Case Study - Biogenic Allergens Present in the Atmosphere of Patna District of Bihar (India)

Abstract: Aerobiological investigation and atmospheric sampling were carried out at Patna district for two successive years May2010 to June 2012 by using volumetric Air sampler. In sampling process concentration of pollen and fungal spore was determined. A total of 100 airspora component recorded, 7 fungal spores and two pollen types were found in the atmosphere of Patna district. Fungal Spores causes different Allergic Reaction significance. Chaetomium, Helminthosporium, Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Didymella and Epiccocum were identified as aeroallergens. Result of this investigation would be helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of patient suffering from different aeroallergic problem.

Keywords: Investigation, biogenic, aeroallergens

Edition: Volume 4 Issue 7, July 2015,

Pages: 528 - 529

How to Download this Article?

Type Your Valid Email Address below to Receive the Article PDF Link

Verification Code will appear in 2 Seconds ... Wait

A Case Study - Biogenic Allergens Present in the Atmosphere of Patna District of Bihar (India)

Similar Articles with Keyword 'Investigation'

A Preliminary Study on the Algal Diversity of Selected Indigenous Ponds in Kannur, Kerala, India

Phytochemical Analysis of Protein and Amino Acid Composition of Shade Dried Leaves of Some Wild and Cultivated Plant Species