ShareHumidifier fever, contaminated HVAC and hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Author(s) : FINK J. N.
Type of article: Article
Summary
Notes briefly that HVAC system design allows microorganisms to accumulate which are aerosolised into the environment. Such contaminations may result in severe febrile illnesses. Humidifier fever is related to toxic effects of inhaled endotoxin, according to the evidence, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis is related to an immune response to organic dust or microorganism bioaerosols.
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- Original title: Humidifier fever, contaminated HVAC and hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
- Record ID : 1999-2504
- Languages: English
- Source: Indoor Air - n. 4
- Publication date: 1998
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- Themes: Comfort air conditioning
- Keywords: Microorganism; Ventilation; Health; Hygiene; Air conditioning
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