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Main Title Factors Relating to the Release of Stachybotrys Chartarum Spores from Contaminated Sources.
Author Foarde, K. K. ; Menetrez, M. Y. ;
CORP Author Research Triangle Inst., Research Triangle Park, NC.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC.
Publisher 2002
Year Published 2002
Report Number EPA/600/A-02/083 ; NMRL-RTP-P699
Stock Number PB2002-107525
Additional Subjects Aerosols ; Spores ; Pollution control ; Biological aerosols ; Microorganisms ; Stationary sources ; Microbial contamination ; Ducts ; Emission ; Chambers ; Bioaerosols ; Stachybotrys chartarum
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NTIS  PB2002-107525 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The paper describes preliminary results of a research project to determine the factors that control the release of S. chartarum spores from a contaminated source and test ways to reduce spore release and thus exposure. As anticipated, S. chartarum spore emissions from gypsum board at low flow are directly proportional to airflow and indirectly proportional to relative humidity and support the authors' previous observations with penicillium and Aspergillus. The relationship between the cultural colony-forming units and total spores varied over time and needs further investigation, but suggests one reason that correlation between airborne field measurements (usually only of cultural organisms) and possible exposure is so difficult. (NOTE: Although traditionally, fungi as building contaminants have primarily been viewed as allergens, adverse health effects resulting from inhalation of fungal spores are likely due to multiple factors. One factor is the mycotoxins produced by some fungi.)