Microbial characteristics in homes of asthmatic and non ‐asthmatic adults in the ECRHS cohort

ConclusionsThis study among adults across Europe supports a potential protective effect of Gram positive bacteria in mattress dust and points out that this may be more pronounced in areas where microbial exposure levels are generally lower.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Indoor Air - September 27, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Maria Valkonen, Martin T äubel, Juha Pekkanen, Christina Tischer, Helena Rintala, Jan‐Paul Zock, Lidia Casas, Nicole Probst‐Hensch, Bertil Forsberg, Mathias Holm, Christer Janson, Isabelle Pin, Thorarinn Gislason, Debbie Jarvis, Joachim Heinrich, Ann Tags: Original Article Source Type: research