Fungal hazards in buildings and flats – impact on the human organism
Journal Title: Medycyna Ogólna i Nauki o Zdrowiu - Year 2012, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction and purpose: Fungi are among the known biological hazards exerting a negative effect on human health. The first descriptions of harmful effects of fungi in buildings appeared in the early 90s of the 20 th century. Initially, scientists discovered the presence of fungi of the genus Penicillium, Cladosporium and Mucor in buildings in Copenhagen and Padua. The aim of the study was to present the current state of biological hazard in buildings and flats for human health and various actions preventing the negative effect of fungi.Description of the state of knowledge: According to the up-to-date Polish and international reports, filamentous and domestic fungi create an especial risk in residential and animal buildings. Spores of these microorganisms floating in the air, settle on all elements of buildings, and in conducive conditions begin their developmental cycle. Filamentous fungi show the capability for producing secondary metabolites of a toxic effect on human and animal health, and also may induce various types of diseases, such as allergy. This problem is especialy up-to-date in Europe, especially in frequently flooded regions.Summary: In order to effectively protect residential buildings against the hazardous effect of fungi, the preventive actions described in this article should be applied in practice.Key words: flats, buildings, filamentous fungi, health
Authors and Affiliations
Wioletta Żukiewicz-Sobczak, Paweł Sobczak, Kazimierz Imbor, Ewelina Krasowska, Andrzej Horoch, Jacek Piątek
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