Molecular profiling of fungal communities in moisture damaged buildings before and after remediation - a comparison of culture-dependent and culture-independent methods

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Indoor microbial contamination due to excess moisture is an important contributor to human illness in both residential and occupational settings. However, the census of microorganisms in the indoor environment is limited by the use o...

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Main Authors: Auvinen Petri, Paulin Lars, Nevalainen Aino, Hyvärinen Anne, Meklin Teija, Pitkäranta Miia, Lignell Ulla, Rintala Helena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/11/235