Vol.2, No1, June,2024-Article-3

ABSTRACT:

This study explores the isolation and characterization of fungi, in the indoor air of Tthe University of Abuja's New Boys Hostel. Sample collection were obtained by the exposure of Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) petri dish in the air for a period of one hour and taking to the microbiology laboratory, University of Abuja. Subsequently stained with lactophenol cotton blue stain to enable the identification of fungal species. This study (with percentage frequency of Occurrence) led to the discovery of diverse fungal species, Aspergillus niger (39.11%), Aspergillus flavus (27.69%), Fusarium sp. (16.28%), Penicillium chrysogenum (11.21%) and Alternaria sp. (5.71%). Prevalence of Aspergillus sp. raises concern about indoor air quality, the presence of Fusarium sp. Prompts the need for vigilant monitoring of indoor air. This research concludes by emphasizing the complexity and presence of indoor air fungal growth in the New Boys' Hostel University of Abuja.