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Identification and Levels of Airborne Fungi in Portuguese Primary Schools
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Several studies found associations between exposure to airborne fungi and allergy, infection,
or irritation. This study aimed to characterize airborne fungi populations present in public
primary schools in Porto, Portugal, during winter through quantification and identification
procedures. Fungal concentration levels and identification were obtained in a total of 73 classrooms.
The AirIdeal portable air sampler was used in combination with chloramphenicol
malt extract agar. Results showed a wide range of indoor fungi levels, with indoor concentrations
higher than outdoors. The most prevalent fungi found indoors were Penicillium sp.
(>70%) and Cladosporium sp. As evidence indicates that indoor fungal exposures plays a role
in asthma clinical status, these results may contribute to (1) promoting and implementing
public health prevention programs and (2) formulating recommendations aimed at providing
healthier school environments.
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Airborne Fungi Primary Schools Portugal Ar e Saúde Ocupacional
Contexto Educativo
Citação
J Toxicol Environ Health A. 2014;77(14-16):816-26. doi: 10.1080/15287394.2014.909302
Editora
Taylor & Francis: STM, Behavioural Science and Public Health Titles