New field-compatible method for collection and analysis of B-glucan in fungal fragments

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• Personal Author:
  Adhikari A ; Grinshpun SA ; Iossifova, Yulia Y. ; Reponen T ; Seo S-C
• Description:
  Several epidemiological studies have shown an association between dampness or visible mold and respiratory illness of humans. However, no clear causeand- effect relationship has yet been established with fungal spore-targeted exposure assessment. In our previous laboratory studies (G6rny et al. 2002; Cho et aI., 2{)05). we found that large quantities of small fungal fragments are released together with intact spores from contaminated surfaces. We hypothesize that submicrometer sized fungal fragments may contribute to the adverse health effects. The lack of suitable sampling and analysis methods, however, has hindered the exposure assessment to fungal fragments. To fill this gap. we have developed a field-compatible sampling and analysis protocol for fungal fragments and field-tested it in outdoor and indoor environments. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Fungi Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Fungi Bioaerosol Detection And Identification Bioaerosols And Health Effects Exposure-levels Sampling Sampling-equipment Sampling-methods
• ISBN:
  9780978873509
• Publisher:
  American Association for Aerosol Research
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Contract
• Genre:
  Abstract or Summary
• Place as Subject:
  Ohio ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20044866
• Citation:
  Proceedings of the Seventh International Aerosol Conference, September 10-15, 2006, St. Paul, Minnesota. Biswas P, Chen DR, Hering S, eds. Mount Laurel, NJ: American Association for Aerosol Research, 2006 Sep; :955
• Editor(s):
  Biswas P; Chen DR; Hering S
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2006
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  Proceedings of the Seventh International Aerosol Conference, September 10-15, 2006, St. Paul, Minnesota
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/200475/cdc_200475_DS1.pdf
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