(2019). "deeper understanding and more efficient utilization of bioaerosol studies to prevent public health hazards" "Mycotoxins, defined as secondary metabolites of fungi, are harmful indoor-air contaminants associated with mold growth in buildings and are known to cause several diseases such as cancer, hepatitis, and nephritis (Jarvis and Miller 2005). A component in the cell wall of fungi, (1→3)-β-d-glucan, is believed to play a role in pulmonary inflammation, increased sensitivity to endotoxins, and pulmonary embolisms."

1986. A review of the health effects of relative humidity in indoor environments suggests that relative humidity can affect the incidence of respiratory infections and allergies. Experimental studies on airborne-transmitted infectious bacteria and viruses have ...