These include fungi, molds and mildews, pollen, animal dander, and dust mites. These are found in moist walls, ceilings, carpets, and furniture; poorly maintained humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners; bedding; pets. These contaminants tend to collect on wall-to-wall carpeting, fabrics, and upholstered furniture. They cause eye, nose and throat irritation; shortness of breath; dizziness; fatigue; fever; asthma. (Marinelli and Bierman-Lytle, 1995, p.245)
1) Living organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, or mold (fungi), 2) the remains of living organisms, or 3) debris from or pieces of dead organisms. Biological contaminants can be small enough to be inhaled, and may cause many types of health effects including allergic reactions and respiratory disorders.
also known as microbials or microbiologicals. Are living organisms that may cause allergic reactions, infectious diseases and respiratory disorders.
include bacteria, molds, mildew, viruses, animal dander, house dust mites, cockroaches, and pollen. They can cause bad indoor air and damage surfaces inside and outside the home. These pollutants can travel through the air and are invisible.
Living organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mammal and bird antigens that can cause harmful health effects to humans.
Biological contaminants are or are produced by living organisms. Common biological contaminants include mold, dust mites, pet dander (skin flakes), droppings and body parts from cockroaches, rodents and other pests, or insects, viruses, and bacteria. Biological contaminants can be inhaled and can cause many types of health effects including allergic reactions, respiratory disorders, hypersensitivity diseases, and infectious diseases. Also referred to as "microbiologicals" or "microbials." See Appendix E: "Typical Indoor Air Pollutants," for more information.
Agents derived from, or that are, living organisms (e.g., viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mammal and bird antigens) that can be inhaled and can cause many types of health effects including allergic reactions, respiratory disorders, hypersensitivity diseases, and infectious diseases. Also referred to as "microbiologicals" or "microbials." Read More...
Living organisms or derivates (e.g. viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mammal and bird antigens that can cause harmful health effects when inhaled, swallowed, or otherwise taken into the body.
Microorganisms such as bacteria, virus, and fungi.
