ShareHome humidifiers as a potential source of exposure to microbial pathogens, endotoxins and allergens.
Author(s) : TYNDALL R. L., LEHMAN E. S., et al.
Type of article: Article
Summary
Reports laboratory testing of the propensity of five different types of home humidifiers to support and disseminate microbial contaminants into indoor air. Finds that only cool mist and ultrasonic units readily aerosolised bacteria and endotoxin. Concludes that aerosolising humidifiers should thus be avoided if frequent, thorough cleaning of the units is not practical.
Details
- Original title: Home humidifiers as a potential source of exposure to microbial pathogens, endotoxins and allergens.
- Record ID : 1996-2456
- Languages: English
- Source: Indoor Air - vol. 5 - n. 3
- Publication date: 1995/09
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Indexing
- Themes: Comfort air conditioning
- Keywords: Microorganism; Pollution; Hygrometry; Humidifier; Air conditioning
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