TY - JOUR AU - Uppal, Taj B. PY - 2011/08/18 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Air – conditioners as source of Infection JF - Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute JA - J Postgrad Med Inst VL - 2 IS - 1 SE - Original Article DO - UR - https://jpmi.org.pk/index.php/jpmi/article/view/305 SP - AB - <p>Condensation water from 15 air-conditioners, fixed in different kinds of room, was tested a regards their bacterial contents. Bacillus spp. was also found in almost all the water tested but Pseudomonas aeruginosa was also found from air-conditioners fixed in rooms with heavy traffic. Proper disposal of this water, especially in hospitals, is recommended as it may become a source of infection to any susceptible person.</p> ER -