Mycobacteria and fungi in moisture-damaged building materials

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2006 Oct;72(10):6822-4. doi: 10.1128/AEM.00588-06.

Abstract

In contrast to the growth of fungi, the growth of mycobacteria in moisture-damaged building materials has rarely been studied. Environmental mycobacteria were isolated from 23% of samples of moisture-damaged materials (n = 88). The occurrence of mycobacteria increased with increasing concentrations of fungi. Mycobacteria may contribute to indoor exposure and associated adverse health effects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Construction Materials / microbiology*
  • Fungi / growth & development*
  • Fungi / isolation & purification
  • Humidity
  • Mycobacterium / growth & development*
  • Mycobacterium / isolation & purification