Effects of Human Activities on Concentrations of Culturable Bioaerosols in Indoor Air Environments

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Journal J Aerosol Sci

Date 2020 Apr 1

PMID 32226114

Citations 22

Authors

Ki Joon Heo

Cheol Eon Lim

Hannah Bae Kim

Byung Uk Lee

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Abstract

We studied the effects of human activity on concentrations of fungal and bacterial bioaerosols in indoor air environments. We conducted measurement experiments for concentrations of bioaerosols and aerosol particles in test chambers with people performing various activities inside. We found that the number of people and human activities had positive correlations with the concentrations of bacterial bioaerosols. However, the concentration of fungal bioaerosols was not influenced by human presence or activities. The findings regarding the concentrations of fungal and bacterial bioaerosols and the effects of human presence and activities will be useful for studying control methods against bioaerosols.

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