Characterization of airborne fungal levels after mold remediation

The overall objective of this project was to evaluate levels of airborne fungi present after a mold remediation project and determine the effectiveness of this remediation using airborne mold levels to determine the success of these projects. Andersen N6 (viable) and Air-O-Cell (non-viable) sampling...

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Published in:Microbiological research 2006-01, Vol.161 (4), p.367-376
Main Authors: Kleinheinz, G.T., Langolf, B.M., Englebert, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air Microbiology
Air Pollutants - analysis
Airborne fungal levels
Antigens, Fungal - analysis
Environmental Monitoring
Fungi - immunology
Fungi - isolation & purification
Fungi - physiology
Indoor air quality
Mold
Mold remediation
Spores
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Summary:The overall objective of this project was to evaluate levels of airborne fungi present after a mold remediation project and determine the effectiveness of this remediation using airborne mold levels to determine the success of these projects. Andersen N6 (viable) and Air-O-Cell (non-viable) sampling techniques were utilized. Both test methodologies demonstrated that levels of mold in the successfully remediated portions of buildings were significantly different ( p0.05) to non-complaint and outdoor samples. Both techniques showed high variability in the overall mold levels found between sites; however, the ratios of specific mold groups in each area tested, within the same site, were remarkably similar. The use of either viable or non-viable mold sampling techniques after mold remediation is essential for determining the success of such projects. This project demonstrates the relationship between mold levels and the success of a mold remediation projects, and will assist in the interpretation of data collected at the conclusion of a mold remediation project.
ISSN:0944-5013
1618-0623
DOI:10.1016/j.micres.2006.01.002