Sampling And Analysis of Indoor Microorganisms
By: Yang, Chin S.
Contributor(s): Heinsohn, Patricia A.
Material type: BookPublisher: USA: Wiley-Interscience; 2007Edition: 1st ed.Description: 273 p.ISBN: 0471730939 (hardcover); 9780471730934 (hardcover).Subject(s): Microbial ecology | Environmental sampling | Molds (Fungi) | MicroorganismsDDC classification: 579.17 Yang 19716 1st 2007 Microbiology Summary: 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.Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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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.
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