Judith E Gallagher, Kathleen A Dobrosielski-Vergona, Robin G Wingard, Theresa M Williams
Web-based vs. traditional classroom instruction in gerontology: a pilot study
Journal of dental hygiene : JDH
great concern mold school environments comprehensive assessments mold performed settings even spore counts microscopic enumeration may sufficient evaluating fungal exposure explored levels submicron fungal fragments potential heath impact due small size elementary schools investigated variation concentrations particles rainy season concentrations 13dglucan submicron fungal fragments airborne mold bacteria pm10 measured indoors outdoors 70 classrooms 8 elementary schools may rainy season july rainy season 2012 temperature relative humidity also monitored compared levels submicron fungal fragments among schools rainy season associations levels submicron fungal fragments variables analyzed overall concentrations 13dglucan ranged 10 347 pg m3 indooroutdoor ratios greater 1 every school rainy season 13dglucan concentrations decreased 35 similar significant decreases concentrations airborne mold bacteria pm10 observed difference prominent pm10 p 0001 relative humidity negatively associated concentration submicron fungal fragments p 0007 findings confirmed comparable amounts submicron fungal fragments school environments comprehensive exposure assessments smallersized fungal particles performed better understanding health impact particularly regard seasonal changes