Viegas, CarlaFaria, TiagoCarolino, ElisabeteSabino, RaquelViegas, Susana2016-09-292016-09-292015-10Viegas 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.http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/6477Interest 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.engOccupational exposureFungal contaminationHotel roomBioaerosolCarpetFloorconference object