Concentration of the genera Aspergillus, Eurotium and Penicillium in 63-μm house-dust- fraction as a method to predict hidden moisture damage in homes. Running title: Moulds in house-dust as surrogate for hidden moisture damage
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Concentration of the genera Aspergillus, Eurotium and Penicillium in 63-μm house dust fraction as a method to predict hidden moisture damage in homes
BACKGROUND Quantitative measurements of mould enrichment of indoor air or house dust might be suitable surrogates to evaluate present but hidden moisture damage. Our intent was to develop a house-dust monitoring method to detect hidden moisture damage excluding the influence of outdoor air, accumulated old dust, and dust swirled up from room surfaces. METHODS Based on standardized measurement...
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