Effectiveness of germicidal UV radiation for reducing fungal contamination within air-handling units
Levetin E, Shaughnessy R, Rogers CA +1 more2001Applied and Environmental MicrobiologyJournal Article
Respiratory/Sinus
Abstract
Levels of fungi growing on insulation within air-handling units (AHUs) in an office building and levels of airborne fungi within AHUs were measured before the use of germicidal UV light and again after 4 months of operation. The fungal levels following UV operation were significantly lower than the levels in control AHUs.
Part of Mold & water-damaged buildings research · Curated by Lauren Lowenstein, The Biotoxin Lady
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