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Does evidence support measuring spore counts to identify dampness or mold in buildings? A literature review

Mark J. Mendell, Rachel I. Adams2021Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental EpidemiologyNarrative Review
10.1038/s41370-021-00377-7PubMedFree full text
Respiratory/Sinus
Indoor Mold (Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, etc.)Water-Damaged Buildings (WDB)

Abstract

Cited By (2)

  • NIOSH Dampness and Mold Assessment Tool (DMAT): Documentation and Data Analysis of Dampness and Mold-Related Damage in Buildings and Its ApplicationBuildings · 2022
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  • Airborne mold and endotoxin concentrations in New Orleans, Louisiana, after flooding, October through November 2005Environmental Health Perspectives · 2006
  • Mold and endotoxin levels in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: a pilot project of homes in New Orleans undergoing renovationEnvironmental Health Perspectives · 2006
  • Comparison of indoor fungal spore levels before and after professional home remediationAnnals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology · 2007

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