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Irritation/toxic reactions, allergy or hypersensitivity, beside systemic infections are common upon the exposure of indoor microorganisms.
In today's modern buildings microorganisms present a distinct challenge for those who manage and occupy them and are key components of bio-aero-pollution in today's buildings.
Studies have shown that the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi in and around a building serves as a source of indoor bio-pollutant. World Health Organization (WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality, 2009) concluded that the most important effect is increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms, allergies and asthma, as well as perturbation of the immunological systems. According to the report building dampness (supporting factor for microbial growth in buildings) varies widely from country to country and climatic zone. Dampness is estimated to affect 10-50% of all indoor environments in North America, Australia, Europe, India, and Japan.
It is often difficult to ascertain the exact dose/affect relationship by which the indoor air microbes may cause adverse health effects. However..
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| Allergy and Asthma Linked to the Air Pupils Breathe ...consequence of poor air quality... | |
by Kirsty Oswald, MedWire Reporter
Poor air quality inside classrooms could play a role in the development of asthma and allergies in children, the results of a French study show.
Researchers found that pupils exposed to high levels of fine particles with aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 µm or less (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and acrolein were more likely to have had asthma in the previous year than those exposed to low levels. Furthermore, high classroom levels of formaldehyde were associated with an increased probability for rhinoconjunctivitis.
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Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Has South on High Alert | |
by George Thomas, Sr. Reporter - CBN News | Health & Science
The nation's top disease hunters are searching for the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say this particular strain is sweeping across the South and carrying a deadly toxin.
 About a dozen cases have been detected in four states: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana. Half are in Atlanta alone. The CDC doesn't yet know the source of the outbreak.
"They are racing against the clock because they want to figure out what the product is and get it out the market before it sickens or kills anyone else," food safety attorney Bill Marler said.
In New Orleans, the disease killed a 21-month-old baby girl. Health officials believe all of the victims have been sickened by the same strain of E. coli.
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| Historic Building in Downtown Kennett Evacuated Due to Mold Every item that exits the building is being cleaned as it is being moved. . | |
by CHRIS KAISER Daily Dunklin Democrat
One of Kennett's oldest buildings left standing on the square has been evacuated due to the discovery of black mold.
According to Dunklin County Commissioner, Don Collins, the building that houses the Public Defender's office as well as the Juvenile offices, was found to have what is believed to be black mold inside of it.
Around the later part of June, the mold was discovered following an ongoing water leak from the air conditioning drain and a roof leak. The leaks led to the moisture leading to the mold spores, discovered inside of the building. Employees at the offices suspected mold where the leak was discovered.
After testing the building for mold, the results came back positive...
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| Mold Closes 8 Classrooms ...air tests are being done every week... | |
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CORPUS CHRISTI - Tuloso-Midway High School students were back in classrooms on Monday, but couldn't use all the rooms after officials found mold in some of them. Eight classrooms at the high school remained sealed off due to mold.
Last fall, voters approved a $36 million bond to fix those classrooms as well as other repairs for the other campuses..
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