Identification of airborne particles and fungus spores concentrations within horses stables

Mostafa, Ehab; Szabo, Edith; Gates, Richard S.; Buescher, Wolfgang

doi:10.1016/j.apr.2020.10.012

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“…9 Future perspectives Some of the work that could improve in the future is to standardise the sampling procedures, especially air sampling procedures as, there are no widely accepted methodologies for its measurement. Therefore, there is a need to investigate the potential of passive (based on spore sedimentation; expressed in CFU/m 2 /h) and active (based on vacuum pumps sucking air; expressed in CFU/m 3 ) air sampling strategies to explain visible mold, and understand how room characteristics of a museum or a film archive correlate with the obtained readings [161][162][163][164][165].…”

Section: Prevention and Controlmentioning

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Overview of fungal isolates on heritage collections of photographic materials and their biological potency

Kosel

Ropret

2021

Journal of Cultural Heritage

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Despite controlled relative humidity in archives and private collections, fungi are a widespread cause of biodeterioration of cinematographic films and historic photographs, which represent a significant cultural and historic loss to society. Photographic emulsions and coatings are organic and hygroscopic in nature and represent a good and easily accessible source of nutrients. Because archives hold whole stacks of these materials, they subsequently contain more fungi in comparison to other enclosed spaces. This in turn generates a need for a systematic microbiological evaluation of fungi isolated from photographic documents in order to pinpoint the potentially biodeteriorative fungal species and increase awareness and control readiness when these species are encountered.With this aim, we have decided to collect data regarding fungal isolates and their biological potency from the following originating materials: gelatin cellulose triacetate or cellulose nitrate films, albumen or gelatin paper photographs, cellulose nitrate negative films, gelatin glass plate negatives and positive paper prints. In addition, the most efficient biotic degraders of gelatin binder are presented and the degradation of cellulose based supports as well as the occurring microbial interactions and the impact of inhibitory silver salts are reviewed. Lastly, based on the origins of fungal contamination and the occurrence of fungi related to allergenic and toxicogenic diseases, prevention and control measures are suggested.

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Section: Prevention and Controlmentioning

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Overview of fungal isolates on heritage collections of photographic materials and their biological potency

Kosel

Ropret

2021

Journal of Cultural Heritage

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Fungal aerosol and particulate matter in horse stables in Poland

Grzyb,

Podstawski,

Bulski

2024

Appl Microbiol Biotechnol

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Horses stay in different types of stables; especially during the cold season, they stay inside for most of the day. A stable is also a place where many people spend quite a lot of time either as employees who care for and train horses or as equine enthusiasts. Keeping horses in stables causes their constant exposure to high concentrations of particulate matter (PM) and molds in the air inside these facilities. The study was conducted in Udórz Stud Farm located in the southern region of Poland. It was carried out in two different types of stables: three runners and two box stables. The study continued for 2 years; samples were collected in each season of the year. The following devices were used: a six-stage Andersen-Graseby cascade impactor, the DustTrak™ II Aerosol Monitor 8530. The obtained results allowed for the conclusion that horses kept in box stables are exposed to lower concentrations of molds and yeasts than those kept in runners. Molds dominated in the stable air during humid periods—spring and autumn—while yeasts were more prominent during summer and winter. It was observed that cleaning stables reduces the morphotic elements of fungi in the air, even though it results in a higher level of particulate matter in the stable air. It should be noted that microclimate conditions were optimal for horses practically throughout the whole year. Key points • In stables, there is a high level of air intoxication, both by yeast and by mold fungi • The concentrations of fungi in the air depend on the season and the stable cleaning procedure • The PM concentrations depend on the type of stable

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Assessing exposure to airborne fungi and bacteria in the horse-riders environment: A pilot study

Géry,

Sévin,

Séguin

et al. 2024

Atmospheric Pollution Research

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Identification of airborne particles and fungus spores concentrations within horses stables

Cited by 5 publications

References 22 publications

Overview of fungal isolates on heritage collections of photographic materials and their biological potency

Overview of fungal isolates on heritage collections of photographic materials and their biological potency

Fungal aerosol and particulate matter in horse stables in Poland

Assessing exposure to airborne fungi and bacteria in the horse-riders environment: A pilot study

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