Dynamics of Microbial Community and Potential Microbial Pollutants in Shopping Malls
Xin‐Li An, Jianxin Xu, Meirong Xu, Caixia Zhao, Hu Li, Yong‐Guan Zhu, Jian‐Qiang Su
Abstract
Shopping malls are distinct microbial environments which can facilitate a constant transmission of microorganisms of public health concern between humans and the built environment or between human and human. Despite extensive investigation of the natural environmental microbiome, no comprehensive profile of microbial ecology has been reported in malls. Characterizing microbial distribution, potential pathogens, and antimicrobial resistance will enhance our understanding of how these microbial communities are formed, maintained, and transferred and help establish a baseline for biosurveillance of potential public health threats in malls.
Topics & Concepts
MicrobiomeMicrobial population biologyEcological nicheBiologyEcologyHuman healthBuilt environmentMicrobial ecologyMetagenomicsHabitatEnvironmental healthBacteriaBioinformaticsBiochemistryGeneMedicineGeneticsIndoor Air Quality and Microbial ExposurePediatric health and respiratory diseasesGut microbiota and health