A Case Study - Biogenic Allergens Present in the Atmosphere of Patna District of Bihar (India)

Kumar Vimal, Anand Kishor

Abstract: Aerobiological investigation and atmospheric sampling were carried out at Patna district for two successive years May2010 to June 2012 by using volumetric Air sampler. In sampling process concentration of pollen and fungal spore was determined. A total of 100 airspora component recorded, 7 fungal spores and two pollen types were found in the atmosphere of Patna district. Fungal Spores causes different Allergic Reaction significance. Chaetomium, Helminthosporium, Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Didymella and Epiccocum were identified as aeroallergens. Result of this investigation would be helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of patient suffering from different aeroallergic problem.

Keywords: Investigation, biogenic, aeroallergens