The concentrations of airborne fungal spores in the indoor air
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Microbiological indoor air quality significantly affects the health and well-being of people utilize the space and plays a leading role in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic production. Fungal spores which often occur together with the bacteria, may be the cause of many diseases, such as allergy. Effects of epidemiological studies have shown that the „sick building syndrome” and sensitivity to disease (including asthma) are directly related to exposure to high concentrations of bacteria and fungi in the indoor air.
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