Research about the role of the fungi in the possible deterioration of cultural heritage contributes to the development of protocols regarding the evaluation of microclimatic conditions in various environments. The principal aim of the study was to provide information about the fungal community in a ...

The emergence of novel or recurring pathogens and the multi-resistance of certain species towards antibiotics have led us to the surveillance of the microbial prevalence in the hospital's air. This study has deployed a methodological demonstration of the prominence of nosocomial pathogens in the...

The aim of this study was to identify and quantify the airborne fungal spore content in the Cathedral of Jaén (South Spain). The evaluation of the microclimatic conditions and their relationship with the presence of airborne fungal spores in different indoor areas was also tested. Airborne fungal...

Indoor environment is significant with respect to human health especially if it is concerned when the building is v. Aim of very old. In the present study was to assess the presence of airborne fungi at an old building in Kolkata India where lots of tourists are exposed every day. Residence of...

A study was conducted to investigate microfungi diversity in air samples from 6 Russion museums and to examine the factors affecting fungal number, diversity and dynamics. Air samples were collected from the following museums: Mikhailovsy Palace; St Michael's Castle; Marble Palace; Summer Palace of ...

Moulds inhabiting mineral-based materials may cause their biodeterioration, contributing to inestimable losses, especially in the case of cultural heritage objects and architectures. Fungi in mouldy buildings may also pose a threat to human health and constitute the main etiological factor in...

The main reasons of fungal expansion in museums are inadequate relative humidity and temperature and the spore's germination can be controlled by regulation of these two factors. Numerous paintings, originated from 11 Serbian museums, were analyzed for presence of moulds. Samples from canvas, dyes...

Fungi are cosmopolitan organisms that can develop in most varied substrates, in different climates and even in extreme conditions. They contribute with deterioration of infrastructures and archaeological collections, produce toxins and volatile substances that sometimes cause respiratory systemic...

Background: The high relative humidity and temperatures in tropical countries create favorable conditions for development of fungi that are not only a risk to human health but they can also colonize documentary support. Aims: To study the concentration of the airborne fungi in two repositories of...

The control of certain parameters in indoor environments, such as temperature and relative humidity, constitutes an essential element for the conservation of heritage, and preservation of human health, due to the potential risk implied by the presence of microorganisms in these environments,...