Exploring the effects of climate change on fungal contamination, azole resistance, and mycotoxins in primary schools

Cervantes, Renata; Pena, Pedro; Gomes, Bianca; Dias, Marta; Viegas, Carla

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InChildHealth project involves Finland, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Austria, the UK, Switzerland, and Greece. Air, surface, and dust samples will be collected to assess fungal resistance to azoles and mycotoxins contamination. Data will be collected through questionnaires and treated through statistical analysis, 7500 children and caretakers will be reached in the epidemiological study. Citizen science activities will be implemented to foster awareness regarding IAQ focusing on mycotoxins and azole resistance.

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Partly funded by the European Union.

Keywords

Exposure assessment Climate change Fungal contamination Azole resistance Mycotoxins Primary schools

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/17241

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Cervantes R, Pena P, Gomes B, Dias M, Viegas C. Exploring the effects of climate change on fungal contamination, azole resistance, and mycotoxins in primary schools. In: ISES Europe 2024 (Europe Regional Chapter of the International Society of Exposure Science), Berlin (Germany), March 19-21, 2024.