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Influence Of Environmental Parameters On Mold Sampling Results, Benjamin Fishman
Influence Of Environmental Parameters On Mold Sampling Results, Benjamin Fishman
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Mold is a type of fungus present in nearly all environments. Mold thrives under several environmental parameters such as high humidity and an adequate food source. A professional, such as an industrial hygienist, can measure mold in indoor and outdoor environments. Industrial hygienists commonly use a cascade impactor with a culture plate to capture air within a sampling area. While collecting air samples, environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide are recorded. A laboratory then cultures and analyzes the samples, identifying the types and amounts of viable mold found in the sampling area.
In this study, a data …