Indoor Air March 2017 PMID 27272645

Fungal and bacterial growth in floor dust at elevated relative humidity levels.

K C Dannemiller, C J Weschler, J Peccia

Mentions

9
Peak: 1 in Mar 2020
across 5 sources since Mar 2020

Extended reach

9,046
potential audience

Total likes

12

Video views

1,091

Mentions per month

Mar 2020 – Jun 2022

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussion highlights the role of humidity in microbial growth, with users emphasizing that dust filters cannot prevent bacteria and fungi from thriving under humid conditions. Words like 'agree' and references to survival and growth reflect a supportive but cautious perspective, focusing on practical concerns without extensive technical detail.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussion reflects moderate support for the publication, acknowledging the correlation between humidity and microbial growth.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show some curiosity about the topic, particularly around the effects of humidity on microbes, but aren't highly engaged in deep analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments touch on microbial survival and growth, indicating a basic level of engagement, but they don't delve into detailed implications or methodologies.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversation hints at a recognition of the relevance of humidity control in environments, which could have practical implications, but remains somewhat surface-level.

Abstract in brief

  • Fungal growth in floor dust begins above 80% relative humidity, with rates increasing significantly at higher ERH levels, while bacterial growth mainly occurs at 100% ERH after one week.
  • The study used molecular techniques to identify changes in microbial communities, finding over 100 fungal and bacterial species linked to elevated humidity levels.
  • Resuspension modeling suggests that more than half of airborne microbes at high humidity levels can originate from fungi that grow on dust under these conditions.]

Top posts

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Dr. med. H. Schiffers, MD, MBA, Lean Sensei
@leanhealth · X

@DeviJustice @JimRosenthal4 We filter humid dust, agreed? - https://t.co/gSw9QJyvCl - bacteria and fungi will not only survive but grow. As for virus survival on organic matter - https://t.co/wQTboJDuUU or with regards to water ( = humidity) https://t.co/YluvhsmrUI

Jun 26, 2022 · 7,956 followers View post →

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Dr. med. H. Schiffers, MD, MBA, Lean Sensei
@leanhealth · X

@DeviJustice @JimRosenthal4 We filter humid dust, agreed? - https://t.co/gSw9QJyvCl - bacteria and fungi will not only survive but grow. As for virus survival on organic matter - https://t.co/wQTboJDuUU or with regards to water ( = humidity) https://t.co/YluvhsmrUI

Jun 26, 2022 · 7,956 followers View post →