Complementarity of conventional and molecular methods in the assessment of fungal contamination caused by Aspergillus fumigatus complex in one Portuguese composting plant

Viegas, Carla; Gomes, Anita Q.; Sabino, Raquel

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Viegas, Carla

Gomes, Anita Q.

Sabino, Raquel

Abstract(s)

The handling of waste and compost that occurs frequently in composting plants (compost turning, shredding, and screening) has been shown to be responsible for the release of dust and air borne microorganisms and their compounds in the air. Thermophilic fungi, such as A. fumigatus, have been reported and this kind of contamination in composting facilities has been associated with increased respiratory symptoms among compost workers. This study intended to characterize fungal contamination in a totally indoor composting plant located in Portugal. Besides conventional methods, molecular biology was also applied to overcome eventual limitations.

Keywords

Environmental health Fungal contamination Aspergillus fumigatus Composting plants Compost worker Portugal

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/3301

Citation

Viegas C, Gomes AQ, Sabino R. Complementarity of conventional and molecular methods in the assessment of fungal contamination caused by Aspergillus fumigatus complex in one Portuguese composting plant. In 6th Advances Against Aspergillosis, Madrid (Spain), 27th February-1st March 2014. Poster.