The Effect of Dust Storm on the Microbial Quality of Ambient Air in Sanandaj: A City Located in the West of Iran

Nourmoradi, Heshmatollah; Moradnejadi, Kambiz; Mohammadi‐Moghadam, Fazel; Khosravi, Behdad; Hemati, Lida; Khoshniyat, Ramin; Kazembeigi, Farogh

doi:10.5539/gjhs.v7n7p114

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“…The most abundant of bacteria observed in the dust particles were Bacillus spp. 42, 55, 56 , Staphylococcus spp., Streptomyces spp., Micrococcus spp. 56 and Escherichia coli 42 .…”

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“…Also, most types of fungi were ( Mycosporium spp. 55 Penicillium , Aspergillus flavus , Cladosporium , Alternaria , Rhizopus , and Cladosporium ) 46, 47 , C. albicans 42 . The pollen grains caused allergies, identified from dust storms, in descending order, included Chenopodiaceous , Graminea , Pine , Artemisia , Palmae , Olea , and Typha 42 .…”

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“…Research. Scientific findings focused on this issue that further epidemiological studies should be conducted to identify chemical compounds and microorganisms in PM10, the baseline incidence values for each country, and the potential effects of DSS on health, especially long-term effects 18, 35, 37, 39, 43, 52– 55, 57, 61 . Moreover, there was no qualitative research among the studies reviewed.…”

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Preparedness components of health systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Region for effective responses to dust and sand storms: a systematic review

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Background: Dust and Sand Storm (DSS), according to estimates by global reports, will increase dramatically in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Numerous health problems caused by DSS will be severely affected regions and vulnerable groups. This study aimed to identify the components of the preparedness of health systems for the DSS phenomenon in EMR. Methods: In this systematic review, the peer-reviewed papers in four electronic databases, including Medline through PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Science and the Cochrane library, as well as available grey literature, were searched and selected. The research process was carried out by including papers whose results were related to the potential health effects caused by desert dusts in EMR. Was used the combination of three groups of keywords: the exposure factor, health effects as outcomes, and the countries located in EMR. The focus was on the PRISMA checklist, with no time limitations until December 2017. Finally, through 520 related citations, 30 articles were included. Descriptive and thematic content analyses were evaluated. Results: The preparedness components were divided into three and ten main categories and subcategories, respectively. The three categories covered the areas of DSS hazard identification, planning and policy-making, and risk assessment. Conclusions: Recognition of the health system preparedness factors for DSS in EMR will help policy-makers and managers perform appropriate measures when dealing with this hazard. More studies should be conducted to understand these factors in other parts of the world. Registration: PROSPERO registration number CRD42018093325.

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“…The most abundant of bacteria observed in the dust particles were Bacillus spp. 42, 55, 56 , Staphylococcus spp., Streptomyces spp., Micrococcus spp. 56 and Escherichia coli 42 .…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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“…Many reports from the countries nearby the KSA such as Jordan [21], Qatar [18], Egypt [29], Turkey [30], and Iran [31] have reported Cladosporium as the most predominant dematiaceous fungi. This coincides with our research which showed that at a percentage of 15.8%, Cladosporium are frequently isolated from the air and soil.…”

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A study of airborne fungal allergens in sandstorm dust in Al-Zulfi, Central region of Saudi Arabia

Vijayakumar¹,

Aboody²,

Alturaiki³

et al. 2017

J Environ Occup Sci

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Background: The impact of sandstorm dust events on local air quality and public health are becoming a greater concern in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Among sandstorm dust particles, airborne fungal spores cause serious respiratory ailments to those who are exposed to the dust. Although the study of dust storm material has attracted research interest, little work has been carried out in Saudi Arabia and no major study has been conducted in the Al-Zulfi, Riyadh province region. Hence, the aim of the study was to investigate airborne fungal allergen concentrations in sandstorm dust in the Al-Zulfi city, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: During the study period, 12 sandstorm dust samples and 3 control samples were collected from various locations (educational campus, people gathering, and recreational places) by gravitational plate exposure method using Sabouraud dextrose agar. Following incubation, the fungal colonies were identified by microscopic and morphological identification. Results: A total of 2590 fungal isolates were identified among 36 exposures of sandstorm dust samples. From the samples dematiaceous fungi and hyaline fungi were observed, divided 56.2%, 43.8%, respectively. The incidences of predominant fungal genera were Fusarium (21%), Cladosporium (15.8%), Ulocladium (11.1%), Aspergillus (10.9%), and Alternaria (8.6%). Conclusion: Our observations infer that some of the most important allergenic fungal spores are predominantly observed in sandstorm dust samples and incidences of dematiaceous fungi are higher than hyaline fungi. This study highlights the need for precautionary safety measures to protect the public against sandstorm dust exposures.

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“…2016 ) Bacillus spp. Mycosporium spp Arabian dust Iran Culture dependent Human ( Nourmoradi et al. 2015 ) Bacillus; Streptococcus; Lactococcus; Anoxybacillus; Corynebacterium; Brevundimonas; Paracoccus; Sphingomonas; Methylobacterium; Caulobacter Aspergillus spp.…”

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Global Ramifications of Dust and Sandstorm Microbiota

Behzad

Mineta

Gojobori

2018

Genome Biology and Evolution

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Dust and sandstorm events inject substantial quantities of foreign microorganisms into global ecosystems, with the ability to impact distant environments. The majority of these microorganisms originate from deserts and drylands where the soil is laden with highly stress-resistant microbes capable of thriving under extreme environmental conditions, and a substantial portion of them survive long journeys through the atmosphere. This large-scale transmission of highly resilient alien microbial contaminants raises concerns with regards to the invasion of sensitive and/or pristine sink environments, and to human health—concerns exacerbated by increases in the rate of desertification. Further increases in the transport of dust-associated microbiota could extend the spread of foreign microbes to new ecosystems, increase their load in present sink environments, disrupt ecosystem balance, and potentially introduce new pathogens. Our present understanding of these microorganisms, their phylogenic affiliations and functional significance, is insufficient to determine their impact. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of available data regarding dust and sandstorm microbiota and their potential ramifications on human and ecosystem health. We conclude by discussing current gaps in dust and sandstorm microbiota research, and the need for collaborative studies involving high-resolution meta-omic approaches in conjunction with extensive ecological time-series studies to advance the field towards an improved and sufficient understanding of these invisible atmospheric travelers and their global ramifications.

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The Effect of Dust Storm on the Microbial Quality of Ambient Air in Sanandaj: A City Located in the West of Iran

Cited by 24 publications

References 20 publications

Preparedness components of health systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Region for effective responses to dust and sand storms: a systematic review

Preparedness components of health systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Region for effective responses to dust and sand storms: a systematic review

A study of airborne fungal allergens in sandstorm dust in Al-Zulfi, Central region of Saudi Arabia

Global Ramifications of Dust and Sandstorm Microbiota

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