Targeted metagenomics identification of microbiome in preschools exposed to air pollutants and their association with respiratory health symptom, allergy and eczema

Microorganisms are an important aspect of the environment which have significant effects on human health. Children are more vulnerable to the effects of microbial pollutants, pathogens and allergens. Microbial components of indoor air cannot be overemphasized due to its vastness and ubiquitous natur...

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Main Authors: Onwusereaka, Cynthia Oluchi, Jalaludin, Juliana, Mohd Isa, Khairul Nizam, Amin Nordin, Syafinaz, Abubakar, Suhaili, Choo, Veronica Chua Poo
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Published: Springer Science and Business Media 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112088/
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author Onwusereaka, Cynthia Oluchi
Jalaludin, Juliana
Mohd Isa, Khairul Nizam
Amin Nordin, Syafinaz
Abubakar, Suhaili
Choo, Veronica Chua Poo
author_facet Onwusereaka, Cynthia Oluchi
Jalaludin, Juliana
Mohd Isa, Khairul Nizam
Amin Nordin, Syafinaz
Abubakar, Suhaili
Choo, Veronica Chua Poo
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description Microorganisms are an important aspect of the environment which have significant effects on human health. Children are more vulnerable to the effects of microbial pollutants, pathogens and allergens. Microbial components of indoor air cannot be overemphasized due to its vastness and ubiquitous nature. This is a cross sectional comparative study which analysed microbiome in 10 preschools according to their level of exposure to outdoor air pollutant sources using amplicon sequencing technique. A total of 20 dust samples were collected from indoor and outdoor environment and analysed for the presence of bacteria and fungi. A detailed questionnaire was used to assess the respiratory health status of the respondents. Indoor air quality was assessed by measuring the level of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, and CO2. Exposed area recorded higher level of PM10 and CO2 (p <0.05) while temperature, relative humidity and air velocity were higher in the comparative area (p <0.05). Health symptoms were significantly higher in exposed area for cough, eczema and allergy symptoms (p <0.05). Predominant bacteria species includes Acinetobacter_radioresistens, Acinetobacter_seifertii, Lactobaccillus_iners, Pseudomonas_B_luteola, and Franconibacter_pulveris while predominant fungi species includes Rhodosporidioboluc_fluvialis, Rhodotorula_kratochvilovae, Aspergillus_penicilloides, Aspergillus_gracilis, Curvularia_sorghina, Eupenidiella_venezuelensis, Rhodosporidiobolus_ruineniae, Bipolaris_papendorfii and Curvularia_lunata. Cough symptom was strongly associated with PM10 (AOR =1.27), carpeting (AOR =1.62), Cladosporium dominicanum (AOR =2.12) and Aureobasidium gracilis (AOR =2.04). Eczema was strongly associated with keeping furry pet (AOR =5.46) and Rhodotorula_toruloides (1.02). Allergy was strongly associated with PM10 (AOR =3.23), Megasporoporia_bannaensis (AOR =1.43) and Malassezia_restricta (AOR =2.10). Preschools located close to outdoor air pollutants were more exposed to pollutants and microbiome from indoor and outdoor sources. Health symptoms were significantly associated with air pollutants, therefore proper measures should be implemented to mitigate the exposure to microbiome, infiltration of outdoor air pollutants and health effects on children.
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spelling upm-1120882024-10-28T02:05:06Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112088/ Targeted metagenomics identification of microbiome in preschools exposed to air pollutants and their association with respiratory health symptom, allergy and eczema Onwusereaka, Cynthia Oluchi Jalaludin, Juliana Mohd Isa, Khairul Nizam Amin Nordin, Syafinaz Abubakar, Suhaili Choo, Veronica Chua Poo Microorganisms are an important aspect of the environment which have significant effects on human health. Children are more vulnerable to the effects of microbial pollutants, pathogens and allergens. Microbial components of indoor air cannot be overemphasized due to its vastness and ubiquitous nature. This is a cross sectional comparative study which analysed microbiome in 10 preschools according to their level of exposure to outdoor air pollutant sources using amplicon sequencing technique. A total of 20 dust samples were collected from indoor and outdoor environment and analysed for the presence of bacteria and fungi. A detailed questionnaire was used to assess the respiratory health status of the respondents. Indoor air quality was assessed by measuring the level of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, and CO2. Exposed area recorded higher level of PM10 and CO2 (p <0.05) while temperature, relative humidity and air velocity were higher in the comparative area (p <0.05). Health symptoms were significantly higher in exposed area for cough, eczema and allergy symptoms (p <0.05). Predominant bacteria species includes Acinetobacter_radioresistens, Acinetobacter_seifertii, Lactobaccillus_iners, Pseudomonas_B_luteola, and Franconibacter_pulveris while predominant fungi species includes Rhodosporidioboluc_fluvialis, Rhodotorula_kratochvilovae, Aspergillus_penicilloides, Aspergillus_gracilis, Curvularia_sorghina, Eupenidiella_venezuelensis, Rhodosporidiobolus_ruineniae, Bipolaris_papendorfii and Curvularia_lunata. Cough symptom was strongly associated with PM10 (AOR =1.27), carpeting (AOR =1.62), Cladosporium dominicanum (AOR =2.12) and Aureobasidium gracilis (AOR =2.04). Eczema was strongly associated with keeping furry pet (AOR =5.46) and Rhodotorula_toruloides (1.02). Allergy was strongly associated with PM10 (AOR =3.23), Megasporoporia_bannaensis (AOR =1.43) and Malassezia_restricta (AOR =2.10). Preschools located close to outdoor air pollutants were more exposed to pollutants and microbiome from indoor and outdoor sources. Health symptoms were significantly associated with air pollutants, therefore proper measures should be implemented to mitigate the exposure to microbiome, infiltration of outdoor air pollutants and health effects on children. Springer Science and Business Media 2024 Article PeerReviewed Onwusereaka, Cynthia Oluchi and Jalaludin, Juliana and Mohd Isa, Khairul Nizam and Amin Nordin, Syafinaz and Abubakar, Suhaili and Choo, Veronica Chua Poo (2024) Targeted metagenomics identification of microbiome in preschools exposed to air pollutants and their association with respiratory health symptom, allergy and eczema. Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health. ISSN 1873-9318; ESSN: 1873-9326 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11869-024-01545-y 10.1007/s11869-024-01545-y
spellingShingle Onwusereaka, Cynthia Oluchi
Jalaludin, Juliana
Mohd Isa, Khairul Nizam
Amin Nordin, Syafinaz
Abubakar, Suhaili
Choo, Veronica Chua Poo
Targeted metagenomics identification of microbiome in preschools exposed to air pollutants and their association with respiratory health symptom, allergy and eczema
title Targeted metagenomics identification of microbiome in preschools exposed to air pollutants and their association with respiratory health symptom, allergy and eczema
title_full Targeted metagenomics identification of microbiome in preschools exposed to air pollutants and their association with respiratory health symptom, allergy and eczema
title_fullStr Targeted metagenomics identification of microbiome in preschools exposed to air pollutants and their association with respiratory health symptom, allergy and eczema
title_full_unstemmed Targeted metagenomics identification of microbiome in preschools exposed to air pollutants and their association with respiratory health symptom, allergy and eczema
title_short Targeted metagenomics identification of microbiome in preschools exposed to air pollutants and their association with respiratory health symptom, allergy and eczema
title_sort targeted metagenomics identification of microbiome in preschools exposed to air pollutants and their association with respiratory health symptom, allergy and eczema
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112088/
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