Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology

Pasquale Gaudio

Publications

• Research Article
  Use of Particle Counter System for the Optimization of Sampling, Identification and Decontamination Procedures for Biological Aerosols Dispersion in Confined Environment
  Author(s): Michele Pazienza, Maria Serena Britti, Mariachiara Carestia, Orlando Cenciarelli, Fabrizio D'Amico, Andrea Malizia, Carlo Bellecci, Roberto Fiorito, Antonio Gucciardino, Mariarosa Bellino, Corrado Lancia, Annalaura Tamburrini and Pasquale GaudioMichele Pazienza, Maria Serena Britti, Mariachiara Carestia, Orlando Cenciarelli, Fabrizio D'Amico, Andrea Malizia, Carlo Bellecci, Roberto Fiorito, Antonio Gucciardino, Mariarosa Bellino, Corrado Lancia, Annalaura Tamburrini and Pasquale Gaudio
  
  In a CBRNe (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and explosive) scenario, biological agents hardly allow efficient detection/identification because of the incubation time that provides a lag in symptoms outbreak following their dissemination. The detection of atmospheric dispersion of biological agents (i.e.: toxins, viruses, bacteria and so on) is a key issue for the safety of people and security of environment. Another fundamental aspect is related to the efficiency of the sampling method which leads to the identification of the agent released; in fact an effective sampling method is needed either to identify the contamination and to check for the decontamination procedure. Environmental monitoring is one of the ways to improve fast detection of biological agents; for instance, particle counters with the ability of discriminating between biological and non-biological particle.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/1948-5948.1000120

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