Type And Quantity Of Bacterias In The Air Environment Of Junk-Shops In Khon Kaen Municipality, Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

           The aim of this   cross-sectional descriptive study were investigate the type  and quantity of  Bacteria   in   the air inside  junk-shops in Khon   Kaen Municipality, Khon   Kaen  Province.  A survey was conducted in 15 junk-shops during the months of November 2013 – March 2014, the samples collected 240 samples. which were assessed are green juck-shops and categorised into three levels were of  ‘basic’ , ‘good’, and ‘excellent’. Air samples were collected in an Andersen impactor. A total  of 6 types of beateria  were Enterobacteriaceae., Staphylococcus spp,. Streptococus spp., Clostridium spp., Bacillus spp., and Pseudomonas spp., The average number of microorganisms found  highest in the basic level   junk-shops, followed by good  level ,  and excellent (3282.66 ± 334.87  CFU/m³  , 1741.49 ± 81.33CFU/m³และ 1288.78 ±  129.99 CFU/m³ respectively). The highest average number of microorganisms  found in November (2157.88 CFU/m³ ) and the lowest in January (969.16 CFU/m³)

             So, clean and orderly junk-shops is necessary it can reduce the accumulation of germs that may affect the health of  owner  workers  and community.