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EMISSION EXPOSURE MODEL FOR TRANSPORT OF TOXIC MOLD
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Menetrez*, M Y. AND K. K. Foarde. EMISSION EXPOSURE MODEL FOR TRANSPORT OF TOXIC MOLD. INDOOR AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT. Karger Libri AG, Basel, Switzerland, 13(1):75-82, (2004).
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The paper presents the results of a study of the release of Stachybotrys chartarum spores from contaminated gypsum wallboard and of tests on the effects of environmental conditions on the release of viable and non-viable spores and fragments. Biocontaminants such as mold spores are capable of being released into the indoor air from the site of growth and being transported in a viable or non-viable form. Exposure to toxic mold and the mycotoxins contained in the spore and vegetative body have been shown to produce adverse health effects resulting from inhalation, ingestion, and dermal contact. The findings of S. chartarum spore emissions with low air velocity flow conditions were found to be directly proportional to airflow and indirectly proportional to relative humidity. These emission findings corroborate previous observations involving Penicillium and Aspergillus. The viability of S. chartarum spore emissions is also discussed with respect to culturable and commonly used field measurement techniques.
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