Health implications of fungi in indoor environments.

Author(s) : SAMSON R. A., FLANNIGAN B., FLANNIGAN M. E., et al.

Type of monograph: Other

Summary

The book is part of a series "Air Quality Monographs"; it contains papers presented at the international workshop of the same name held in Baarn, the Netherlands, November 9-13, 1992. Current methodology for the isolation and enumeration of fungi in non-industrial indoor environments, health implications of fungal allergens and metabolites (mycotoxins and fungal volatiles), and the physics of interior finishes and control of fungal growth on such finishes are included. Short descriptions and illustrations of 20 common and important species are also provided. Extract of contents: introduction; current methodology on isolation and detection of moulds; the fungal flora of indoor environments; respiratory symptoms caused by moulds; the role of fungal metabolites; fungal growth on interior finishes; recommendations.

Details

  • Original title: Health implications of fungi in indoor environments.
  • Record ID : 1996-1293
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation
  • Publication: Elsevier science - Netherlands/Netherlands/United states/United states
  • Publication date: 1994/12
  • Collection:
  • Source: Source: vol. 2; 622 p. (17 x 24.5); fig.; tabl.; append.; index; NLG 355.00 (USD 202.75).
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.