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This year, the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) again invites YOU to participate in the Abstract selection process for the Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition, being held in partnership with the International Federation of Environmental Health. The "Be a Voice" initiative gives you the opportunity to tell us what you'd like to experience at the AEC. Tell us topics you'd like to hear about and speakers you'd like to see. View submitted abstracts and provide feedback on them. Help NEHA develop a training and education experience that continues to advance the proficiency of the environmental health profession AND helps create bottom line improvements for your organization!

Friday, November 1, 2013

Fungal Bioburden in Foreclosed Upon Homes using ERMIsm as an Indicator (20m Lecture)



With the recent changes in the economy, there has been an increase in the number of homes in foreclosure. These homes can remain empty for long periods of time, often with little or no activity inside the house. A number of factors can lead to fungal growth, including water intrusion events and humidity. Fungi are known to produce adverse health effects, often being the cause of allergic and asthmatic reactions. This study examines the fungal bioburden in foreclosed upon homes. Dust samples were collected from 44 houses and analyzed for fungi using The Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMISM). ERMIsm is a screening tool developed by the USEPA to assist in predicting the relative “mold burden” on a given home. The ERMISM was developed by screening dust samples from 1096 homes across the United States as part of the 2006 HUD American Healthy Homes Survey, and ranking these homes in a RMI (Relative Moldiness Index).  
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