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Can airborne fungal allergens pass through an air-conditioning system. [Aspergillus fumigatus]

Journal Article · · Environment International; (USA)
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  1. Katholieke Universiteit, Nijmegen (Netherlands)
  2. Forderverein Allergieforschung Moenchengladbach e.V. (Germany, F.R.)
Fungal spores, an important fraction of aeroplankton particles, can be filtered in an air-conditioning system, resulting in a drastic reduction of the spore count in the air-conditioned rooms. Nevertheless, using the EISA inhibition test against Aspergillus fumigatus, it was found that air samples from air-conditioned rooms show inhibition of the serum activity of a highly sensitized patient. There is evidence that airborne allergens can pass both coarse and fine filters of an air-conditioning system.
OSTI ID:
6656109
Journal Information:
Environment International; (USA), Journal Name: Environment International; (USA) Vol. 15:1-6; ISSN 0160-4120; ISSN ENVID
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English