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Effect of relative humidity on fungal colonization of fiberglass insulation.

I M Ezeonu¹, J A Noble, R B Simmons, D L Price, S A Crow, D G Ahearn.

Abstract

Fiberglass duct liners and fiberglass duct boards from eight buildings whose occupants complained of unacceptable or moldy odors in the air were found to be heavily colonized by fungi, particularly by Aspergillus versicolor. Unused fiberglass was found to be susceptible to fungal colonization in environmental chambers dependent upon relative humidity. No colonization was observed at relative humidities below 50%.

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fiberglass

Year: 1994 PMID： 8031101 PMCID： PMC201614 DOI： 10.1128/aem.60.6.2149-2151.1994

Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Environ Microbiol ISSN： 0099-2240 Impact factor: 4.792

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3. Fungal colonization of fiberglass insulation in the air distribution system of a multi-story office building: VOC production and possible relationship to a sick building syndrome.

Authors: D G Ahearn; S A Crow; R B Simmons; D L Price; J A Noble; S K Mishra; D L Pierson
Journal: J Ind Microbiol Date: 1996-05

Effect of relative humidity on fungal colonization of fiberglass insulation.

Review 1. Mycoses and mycotoxicoses of animals caused by aspergilli.

Review 2. Health effects and sources of indoor air pollution. Part I.

3. Colonization by Cladosporium spp. of painted metal surfaces associated with heating and air conditioning systems.

1. Prediction of toxigenic fungal growth in buildings by using a novel modelling system.

2. Effectiveness of germicidal UV radiation for reducing fungal contamination within air-handling units.

3. Fungal colonization of fiberglass insulation in the air distribution system of a multi-story office building: VOC production and possible relationship to a sick building syndrome.

4. Fungal colonization of air filters for use in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

5. Fungal colonization of synthetic substrates for use in space craft.

6. Production of mycotoxins on artificially and naturally infested building materials.

7. Effects of extracts of fiberglass insulations on the growth of Aspergillus fumigatus and A. versicolor.

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