Sources of airborne microorganisms in the built environment
AJ Prussin, LC Marr - Microbiome, 2015 - Springer
Each day people are exposed to millions of bioaerosols, including whole microorganisms,
which can have both beneficial and detrimental effects. The next chapter in understanding …
which can have both beneficial and detrimental effects. The next chapter in understanding …
A review of indoor microbial growth across building materials and sampling and analysis methods
T Verdier, M Coutand, A Bertron, C Roques - Building and environment, 2014 - Elsevier
Microorganisms from damp indoor environments are known to be one of the main causes of
the degradation of indoor air quality and can be serious health hazards to occupants …
the degradation of indoor air quality and can be serious health hazards to occupants …
Size‐resolved emission rates of airborne bacteria and fungi in an occupied classroom
The role of human occupancy as a source of indoor biological aerosols is poorly
understood. Size‐resolved concentrations of total and biological particles in indoor air were …
understood. Size‐resolved concentrations of total and biological particles in indoor air were …
Diversity and seasonal dynamics of bacterial community in indoor environment
H Rintala, M Pitkäranta, M Toivola, L Paulin… - BMC microbiology, 2008 - Springer
Background We spend most of our lives in indoor environments and are exposed to
microbes present in these environments. Hence, knowledge about this exposure is …
microbes present in these environments. Hence, knowledge about this exposure is …
Transmission of airborne bacteria across built environments and its measurement standards: a review
S Fujiyoshi, D Tanaka, F Maruyama - Frontiers in microbiology, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Human health is influenced by various factors including microorganisms present in built
environments where people spend most of their lives (approximately 90%). It is therefore …
environments where people spend most of their lives (approximately 90%). It is therefore …
Distribution characteristics, growth, reproduction and transmission modes and control strategies for microbial contamination in HVAC systems: A literature review
With the outbreaks of SARS, MERS, H7N9 and many other epidemic diseases, microbial
contamination has become a significant focus in both HVAC and epidemiology fields. HVAC …
contamination has become a significant focus in both HVAC and epidemiology fields. HVAC …
The occupant as a source of house dust bacteria
M Täubel, H Rintala, M Pitkäranta, L Paulin… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Markers for microbial groups are commonly measured in house dust
samples to assess indoor exposure to microbes in studies on asthma and allergy. However …
samples to assess indoor exposure to microbes in studies on asthma and allergy. However …
A mechanistic review of silica-induced inhalation toxicity
H Kawasaki - Inhalation toxicology, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Crystalline forms of silica have been proposed as positive control material for the toxicity test
of inhaled particulate/fibrous matter, although mechanism of silica-induced inhalation toxicity …
of inhaled particulate/fibrous matter, although mechanism of silica-induced inhalation toxicity …
[HTML][HTML] Ten questions concerning the implications of carpet on indoor chemistry and microbiology
Carpet and rugs currently represent about half of the United States flooring market and offer
many benefits as a flooring type. How carpets influence our exposure to both …
many benefits as a flooring type. How carpets influence our exposure to both …
Indoor exposure levels of bacteria and fungi in residences, schools, and offices in China: A systematic review
Microbes in buildings have attracted extensive attention from both the research community
and the general public due to their close relationship with human health. However, there still …
and the general public due to their close relationship with human health. However, there still …