Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Public Health

PDF

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Selected Works

2001

Articles 1 - 1 of 1

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

Effectiveness Of Germicidal Uv Radiation For Reducing Fungal Contamination Within Air Handling Units, E Levetin, R Shaughnessy, Christine A. Rogers, R Scheir May 2001

Effectiveness Of Germicidal Uv Radiation For Reducing Fungal Contamination Within Air Handling Units, E Levetin, R Shaughnessy, Christine A. Rogers, R Scheir

Christine A. Rogers

Levels of fungi growing on insulation within air-handling units (AHUs) in an office building and levels of airborne fungi within AHUs were measured before the use of germicidal UV light and again after 4 months of operation. The fungal levels following UV operation were significantly lower than the levels in control AHUs.