Fungal contamination in one hotel room: does carpet coating in the floor enhance fungal contamination?

Viegas, Carla; Faria, Tiago; Carolino, Elisabete; Sabino, Raquel; Viegas, Susana

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Interest in bioaerosol exposure has increased significantly because it is now recognized that exposure to fungal agents is associated with a wide range of adverse health effects with a major impact on public health. Fungi are able to grow on almost all natural and synthetic materials, especially if they are hygroscopic or wet. Aim of the study: Several materials used indoors can contribute to enhance fungal contamination indoors. This study intended to understand the carpet influence on fungal contamination when used in the floor of a hotel room.

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Occupational exposure Fungal contamination Hotel room Bioaerosol Carpet Floor

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Viegas C, Faria T, Carolino E, Sabino R, Viegas S. Fungal contamination in one hotel room: does carpet coating in the floor enhance fungal contamination? In: 7th Trends in Medical Mycology (TIMM 7), Lisbon Congress Center (Portugal), 9-12 October 2015.