Considerations for estimating microbial environmental data concentrations collected from a field setting.

摘要: In the event of an indoor release environmentally persistent microbial pathogen such as Bacillus anthracis, potential for human exposure will be considered when remedial decisions are made. Microbial site characterization and clearance sampling data collected in field might used to estimate exposure. However, there many challenges associated with estimating environmental concentrations B. anthracis or other spore-forming organisms after before being able These include: (1) collecting samples that adequate intended purpose, (2) conducting laboratory analyses selecting reporting format needed data, (3) analyzing interpreting using appropriate statistical techniques. This paper summarizes some key faced collecting, analyzing, from a contaminated site. Although was written considerations contamination, it may also applicable bacterial agents. It explores implications limitations determining both decontamination. Several findings were interest. First, date, only validated surface/sampling device combinations swabs sponge-sticks on stainless steel surfaces, thus limiting availability quantitative analytical results which could analysis. Second, agreement needs reached definition countable range below limit quantitation. Finally, distribution methods particular set vary depending these collected, guidance is software handling data. Further, research develop better pathogens setting.