To assess whether school environments can adversely affect academic performance, we
review scientific evidence relating indoor pollutants and thermal conditions, in schools or …

The successful transmission of infection via the airborne route relies on several factors,
including the survival of the airborne pathogen in the environment as it travels between …

There is current evidence to demonstrate a close association between fungal sensitisation
and asthma severity. Whether such an association is causal remains to be confirmed, but …

The genus Aspergillus, which consists of a few hundred opportunistic mold species found in
various climatic conditions, causes diseases including localized infections, fatal diseases …

abstract Exposure and sensitization to fungal allergens can promote the development and
worsening of allergic diseases. Although numerous species of fungi have been associated …

Allergic reactions to fungi were described 300 years ago, but the importance of allergy to
fungi has been underestimated for a long time. Allergens from fungi mainly cause respiratory …

This review discusses the role of fungi and fungal products in indoor environments,
especially as agents of human exposure. Fungi are present everywhere, and knowledge for …

Fungal growth in damp or water-damaged buildings worldwide is an increasing problem,
which has adverse effects on both the occupants and the buildings. Air sampling alone in …

We reviewed the main epidemiological studies that evaluate the respiratory effects of indoor
air pollutants quantitatively in industrialised countries. Consistent results support short-term …

Fungal growth in buildings starts at a water activity (aw) near 0.8, but significant quantities of
mycotoxins are not produced unless aw reaches 0.95. Stachybotrys generates particularly …