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PREVALENCE OF FUNGI IN THE WATER AND DIALYSIS SOLUTIONS

Dr Abdul Wasae Ghumman, Dr Zahra Khanum

Abstract: Objectives: This research work aimed to check the water and dialysis solutions for the determination of the multiplicity, prevalence & and fungi distribution in the dialysis ward of General Hospital, Lahore. Methodology: We collected 168 samples of the water from the dialysis machines at different times as well as dialysis solutions. Sabouraud dextrose agar was in use for the culturing of the samples we incubated them at normal room temperature. Results: Our research work elaborated that different kinds of fungi were available in the system of water of dialysis ward. We identified total 8 kinds of filamentous fungi and 3 kinds of yeasts & Yeast-likes. The most frequent genera of filamentous fungi were Aspergillus, Fusarium & Penicillium and the most common separated yeast was the Candida-tropicalis. Conclusion: The findings of this research work showed that there can be contamination of various types of fungi in the water system of dialysis wards which usually reside in the piping of the dialysis machine. Additionally, contamination because of fungi because of exposure to plastic material in the pipes of the dialysis machine is much considerable. For decreasing the contact of the patients who were suffering from the deficiency of the renal function to contaminated sources of water, there should be a practice of monitoring the water system for mycological contamination. The dialysis solution should be in a place which prevents the contamination of these kinds of fungi. KEY WORDS: Contamination, Kidney, Dialysis, Fungi, Water System, Dialysis Solution, Incubated, Aspergillus.

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