Sampling and Analysis of Indoor Microorganisms (PDF)

Investigation techniques and analytical methodologies for
addressing microbial contamination indoors

Microbial contamination indoors is a significant environmental
and occupational health and safety problem. This book provides
fundamental background information on fungal and bacterial growth
indoors as well as in-depth, practical approaches to analyzing and
remedying problems. The information helps investigators, laboratory
managers, and environmental health professionals properly use
state-of-the-science methods and correctly interpret the results.
With chapters by expert microbiologists, mycologists, environmental
professionals, and industrial hygienists, Sampling and Analysis
of Indoor Microorganisms is a multidisciplinary, comprehensive
reference on advanced approaches, covering:

* Microbiological problems in a water-damaged environment

* Indoor construction techniques and materials that impact
environmental microbiology

* Microbial ecology indoors, airborne bacteria, genetic-based
analytical methods, and statistical tools for microorganism
analysis

* Microbiological sampling approaches

* Mold removal principles and methods, including specialized
microbial remediation techniques for HVAC systems, legionellas and
biofilms, and sewage contamination

* A forensic approach toward the assessment of fungal growth in
the indoor environment

A must-have guide for practicing professionals, including
environmental health and safety personnel, public health officials,
and building and construction engineers and architects, this is
also a valuable reference for attorneys, home inspectors, water
restoration personnel, mold remediation contractors, insurance
adjusters, and others.