BHS0053 - Proximity sensors PDF

Running head: MICROBIOLOGY
MICROBIOLOGY
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MICROBIOLOGY1
Control of Microorganisms
Introduction:
Microbiology is the branch of Science that deals with the study of microscopic
organisms that are not visible through the naked eye. Microbes are widely distributed across
the environment and can be found in abundance in the abiotic components such as air, water
and soil (Korves et al., 2013). Different branches of microbiology deal with the different
microorganisms that affect the components of the environment. Aeromicrobiology is the
branch of microbiology that deals with the group of microorganisms that affect the quality of
air. On a broader perspective, it can be said that, these microorganisms potentially infect the
upper respiratory tract and cause infection in human beings (Masclaux et al., 2013). The first
experiment that was conducted primarily dealt with the understanding of the pathway through
which the air-borne microbes infest the human body. The study primarily focuses on
developing mechanisms that would facilitate controlling the microbial growth. The
mechanisms adapted would comprise of using antibiotics as a measure to control the
microbial growth and controlling the environmental factors that enhances microbial growth
and multiplication. It should be noted here that microorganisms that are found in the air and
are launched by agents such as an animal or a person. In this context, it should be noted here
that the first experiment analysed the quality of air as a potential contaminant within the
laboratory environment. In order to ensure the quality of air, a filtering technique was used. It
was critically examined whether or not HEPA filters were efficient in controlling the
bacterial contamination within the laboratory environment (Park et al., 2013). The
experimental outcome highlighted the potential areas through which microbial contamination
can spread at a high rate. The second experiment focused on examining the deposition of bio-
aerosols and airborne particles that serve as contaminating agents and impair the quality of