ISOLATION OF FUNGAL SPORES FROM THE HOSPITAL AIR SPECIMEN

. Fungi are everywhere in our surroundings, but only a few people truly recognize the profound connection between fungi and our lives. Mycotic diseases affecting humans are an emerging public health concern, receiving increasing attention from health authorities. Certain human activities and changes in behavior contribute to varying susceptibilities among different populations. Within hospitals, nosocomial infections occur through three primary environmental routes: Air, surface contact, and water. This study presents the findings of a survey conducted to monitor fungi in specific areas of a KHYBER HOSPITAL SRINAGAR. The air samples collected in the hospital primarily contained Aspergillus spp and other species such as Dematiaceous fungi, Trichosporon, Absidia, and Rhizopus.