| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6339056 | Atmospheric Environment | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The study shows a characteristic seasonal influence on the background levels of Cladosporium, Penicillium and Aspergillus. Cladosporium sp. had a strong outdoor presence, whereas Aspergillus sp. and Penicillium sp. were typical indoor fungi. For the region of Styria, the median outdoor concentrations are between 100 and 940 cfu/m³ for culturable xerophilic fungi in the course of the year. Indoors, median background levels are between 180 and 420 cfu/m³ for xerophilic fungi. The I/O ratios of the airborne fungal spore concentrations were between 0.2 and 2.0. For the assessment of indoor and outdoor air samples the dominant genera Cladosporium, Penicillium and Aspergillus should receive special consideration.
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Authors
D. Haas, J. Habib, J. Luxner, H. Galler, G. Zarfel, R. Schlacher, H. Friedl, F.F. Reinthaler,