Fungal Infections Associated with Libraries

Authors

  • A. Laxmana Chary Sr.Lecturer in Library Science, Surya Laxmi Degree College, Narayanpet Mahabubnagr.509210, Andhra Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2014.4.2.406

Keywords:

Indoor air, fungal infections, bacteria, airborne fungi, toxic products, fungal diseases

Abstract

The aim of the study is to reveal and identify the harmful effects caused by fungi, and the various causes and types of fungi which are prevalent in the library environment. The inside spores in the air and the outside environment usually mixed with the weather conditions and lead to the generation of newly formed fungi. The survival of library staff and the users now days are challenging phenomena, though there is a remarkable use of electronic sources and the use of World Wide Web. It alarms the professionals to be very cautious and take remedial measures to subside the fungal infections.

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Published

05-11-2014

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Laxmana Chary, A. (2014). Fungal Infections Associated with Libraries. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 4(2), 60–65. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2014.4.2.406

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2014): July-December 2014

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