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Mark f." Emter

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Chief Executive Cilicer

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Date
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City of Bisnrarck - Public lVorks
Attn: iVIs. LaVonnc E. Wohl
PO Box 5503

601 S. 26th Street

Bisnrarck. i"iD 585t)6-5503

P.O. No.

Terms

Projeci

BBPH Building

Net 30

P I 6-0296

lVlold Assessment [n Torvn (6 sarnplcs)

V{okVFungi Analysis - Total Spore Count (Spore'frap Cassctte) -

Ovcr 6 Samples
4 N,lold/Fungi Analysis - Surthce Sr.r'ab or Tape

Thank you fbryour business

Please lemit to the trelot'addrcss..

Amount

Rate

Description

Quantity

- l -3 Day TA-l'

Total
IOOB Eost Cenlrcl Avenue . Bismorck, ND 585O1
(7011223"7335 n Fox VAll223-734t)

625.00

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.lune 6,2016

Ms. LaVonne E. Wohl, Facilities Manager

City of Rismarck Public Works
P.O. Box 5503
601 South 26th Street
Bismarck. ND 58506-5503

RE: P16-0296 Microbial Sampling,

Consulting, anci Assessment Report
Bismarck Burleigh Pubtic Health Building
500 East Front Avenue
Bismarck. ND

Dear Ms. Wohl:

Badlands Environmental Consultants- Inc. (BEC) has complsted the sampling and
assessment sen ices for the presence of mold/fungi lvithin the Bismarck Burleigh Public
Flealth (BBPH) building located at 500 East Front Avenue in Bismarck. ND (Site). The
BEC representative for this project was Certitied Mold Consultant, Mark Emter. The
mold assessment was conducted on June 3,2A16, as per your verbal authorization.
Fourteen (14) air samples were collected for this assessment.

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Sample #l was collected irom outside ot'the building as a control sample.

Sample #2 was collected fron-r throughout the basement level, east third storage
rooms.
Sample #3 lvas collected flom throughout the basement level. middle offices.
Sample #4 was collected from throughout the basemert level, west third offices,
breakroom, nrechanical rooms.
Sample #6 was collected from the first floor, BBPH, NE entryway.
Sample #7,*'as collected from throughout the tirst floor, BBP[{ north half offices

& hallway.
Sample #8 was collected from throughout the first floor, BBPI{ south half offices

& hallway.
Sarnple #9 was collected lrom the first t-loor, BBPH fieight elevator.
Sample #l I was collected from thror.rghout the first floor, Wagner Financial
Services offices.
Sample #12 was collected frorn throughout the second floor, BSC, east third
oflices & halhvays.

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Sample #13 was collected trom throughout the second lloor, BSC. middle third
offices & lrallways.
Sarnple #14 n'as collected from throughout the second tloor, BSC, west third
of{ices & hallways.
Sample #15 was collected from throughout the top tloor, NE elevator shaft

stainvell.
Sample #18 was collected from throughor.rt the first floor, BBPH. Diane's otJ-rce.

Four (4) surtace swab samples lvere also collected for the is project:

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Sarnple #5 was collected from suspect mold growth on the east rvall of the
basement level. #3 Door storage room.
Sarnple #10 ',vas collected from dust and debds on an air filter, located in the frrst

floor, BBPH Training room.

Sample # l6 was coliected from dust and debris on an air filter, Iocated in the t-irst
floor, BBPH Diane's off-rce.
Sample #17 was collected from dust and debris on an air filter, located in the first
floor, BBPH Women's Way.

The air samples were collected utilizing a Buck BioAire bioaerosol sarnpling pump w'ith
Allergenco D Cassettes (spore traps). The Buck-sampling pump is calibrated up to l5
iiters per minute using a pump specific rotameter. Allergenco D cassettes are designed
for rapid collection and analysis of a wide range of airbome particulates, including fungal
spores. Ihe surface swab sarnples were collected utilizing a Copan Venturi Transystem

Transport Swab.
The air and swab samples were submitted to Hayes Microbial Consuiting in Midlothian.
VA (Hayes), where they were analyzed for moldlfungi using a light microscope fitted
with a 100X oil immersion objective for a total magnification of 1000X.

RESULTS
Because mold/fungi is tbund everywhere throughout nature, air samples collected lrom
suspect areas need to be evaluated against samples collected from non-suspeot areas or
outdoors (control sample).
As a general rule of thumb the tirngi found from the indoor sample should match the
control sample and be present at levels equal to or less than those of thE control sample.
Higher levels of fungi indoors or ditBrent fungi genera from the control sample can
indicate a possible indoor source.
The presence of ceftain fungi in indoor envirorunents is signiticant because tungi can and
produce mycotoxins. metabolites that can cause adverse health etfects in humans and
animals. Sylnptorns due to exposure of mycotoxins include dermatitis, cold and t'lu
symptorns. sore throat, headache, fatigue, diarrhea, and impaired or altered immune
function, u,hich may lead to oppo$unistic infbction.

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Results from all thirteen (13) indoor air samples indicated the total mold spore
concentrations were lower than the outside control sample, with common fungal species

identified.

Results fiom all fbur suriace swab samples indicated No Fun-ei Detected.

Mold Analysis Repor"t dated June 6, 2016 for complete

anaiytical results of the samples collected for this project.

Please refer to the attached Hayes

SITE OBSERVATIONS
BEC did not observe any water darnage or mold contaminated building materials during
this assessment.
Temperature and relative humidity (RH) readings rvere collected r.vithin the Site utilizing
an Extech Temperature and Relative Humidity meter (Extech). The temperature ranged
fram 72 to 78 degrees Fakenheit and the RH ranged trom 36alr. Ta 42%a.
c oN cr.,u sI o N S/RECOMME_ND ATICN S
Based on our onsite obsen ations and air and srvab sample analysis results, there does not
appear to be a mold/iiingi problern rvithin the Site, at the tirne of this assessment.
BEL- is not responsible tor design of repair and/or renovation activities tbllowing
remedial work or repairs to correct moisture intrusions. Please be advised that BEC
makes no representation or rvarranties regarding the cause of moisture intrusion or tbr
llrther moisture intrusion. rvhether lrom civil or structural, sewer 01'water line, or storm
water defects or events. The Customer wiil hold BEC harmless in the event of f'uture
moisture intrusions and subsequent mold growth and BEC is not responsible for
determining or repairing the cause and ettect of any tuture moishre intrusions.
Please contact us at223-7335
regarding this project.

if you have any questions or rvould like futher information

Sincerely,

BADLANDS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, I.NC.

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lv1ark Emter

President

r\tiarchment

Hayes Microbial Consulting

Laboratory Analysis Report

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MICROBIAL CONSULTING
3005 Easl Boundary Terrace, #F
Midlothian, VA 23112, USA
804.562.3435 Fax: 804.447.5562

contact@hayesmicrobial.com
http://hayesmicrobial.com/

Analysis Report prepared for

Badlands Environmental Consultants, Inc.

1008 E. CentralAve
Bismarck, ND 58501
Ph.: 7 01 -223.7335 F ax.: 7 01 Q23-7340

Job Number; Pl0-0296

Job Name: Public Health Building
500 E Front Ave
Bismarck, ND
Date Sampled: 06-03-20'16
Date Analyzed: 06.06-2016
Report Date: 06-06-2016

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Badlands Environmental Consultants, lnc.

1008 E. CentralAve
Bismarck, ND 58501
June 6, 20'16

Client Job Number:

Client Job Name:

P16-0296
Public Healih Building
500 E Front Ave
Bismarck, ND

Dear Badlands Environmental Consultants, lnc.,

We would like to thank you for trusting Hayes Microbial for your analytical needs. On June 6, 2016 we received 18 samples by FedEx for the job
referenced above. 18 samples were received in good conditionThe results in this analysis pertain only to this job, collected on the stated date and should not be used in the interpretation of any other job. This report
may not be duplicated, except in full, without the written consent of Hayes Microbial Consulting, LLC.
This laboratory bears no responsibility for sample collection activities, analytical method limitations, or your use of the test results. lnterpretation and
use of test reiults are your responsibility. Any reference to health effects or interpretation of mold levels is strictly the opinion of Hayes Microbial
Consulting. ln no event, shall Hayes Microbial Consulting or any of its employees be liable for lost profits or any special, incidental or consequential
damages arising out of your use of the test results.

Steve Hayes, BSMT(ASCP)

Laboratory Director
Hayes Microbial Consulting, LLC

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3005 East Boundary Terrace, #F
Midlothian, VA 23112, USA
804.562.3435 Fax: 804.447.5562

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by:
Email:
Collected

Spore Trap Analysis

Badlands Environmental Consultants, lnc.

1008 E. Central Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
Ph.: 7 01.223.7335 F ax.: 701 -223-7340
Job

P16-0296

Name:

Mark Ernter

badlands@midconetwork.com

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#HMC101

HMC #16014242
Date Collected: 06f03I2016
Date Received: 0610612016
Date Reported: 06/06t2016

Public Health Building

500 E Front Ave
Bismarck, ND

HMC lD Number
Sampte lD#

16014242 - 1

16014242 - 2

16014242 - 3

16014242 - 4

Sample Name
Sample Volume

Outside Bldg Control Sample

75 liter$

Basement Easlll2 Storage Rooms

13 spores/M3

13 spores/M3

Limit of Detection
Backoround Fraqments

Count I M3

Count

Alternaria

75 liters

ND

o/o

Raw

Organism

oI

Total

Count / M3

12

160

4.5o/o

1840

Basidiospores
BipolarislDrechslera
Chaetomium

28

373

51.90k
2.3%
10.5%

Cladosporium

80

1067

30.1%

27

266

3547

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ND

o/o

Raw
Count

138
6

Ascospores
Asoerqillusl Fenicillium

Basement Middle Offices Bas, retn West 1/3 Offices Break Rm Mecl Rms
75 lilers
75 liters
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13 spores/M3

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27

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13

40

120

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Count

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10. Bo/o

13

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50.9%

53

33.3o/o

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e/o

Raw
Count

Count / M3

ot

Total

27

67.5o/o

13

32.5o/o

40

Curvularia
Epicoccum

Fusarium
Memnoniella
Myxomyceles
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3005 East Boundary Terrace, #F
Midlothian, VA 23112, USA
804.562,3435 Fax: 804.447.5562

Job Number: P16-0296

Collected
Mark Emter

by:
Email:

Job

Name:

badlands@midconetwork.com

HMC lD Number
Sample lD#
Sample Name
Sample Volume
Limit of Detection
Background \ Fragments

Organism
Alternaria
Ascospores
AspergilluslPenicillium
Basidiospores
BipolarislDrechslera
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia

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37.4%

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75 liters
13 spores/M3

ND

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Count

DateCollected: 06/03/2016
DateReceived: 06/062016
DateReporled: 06/06/2016
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75 liters
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Count

SOP #HMC101

Public Health Building

500 E Front Ave
Bismarck, ND

16AM242

1st Floor BBPH NE Entryway

75 liters
13 sporedM3
2

Spore TraP Analysis

Badlands Environmental Consultants, lnc,

1008 E. CentralAve
Bismarck, ND 58501
Ph.: 701 -223-7335 F ax.: 701 -223-7340

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Count

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40

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Fusarium
Memnoniella
Myxomycetes
Pithomyces

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Stemphylium
Torula

Ulocladium
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Midlolhian, VA 23112, USA
804.562.3435 Fax: 804.447.5562

Job Number: P16-0296

Collected
Mark Emter

by:
Email:

Job

badlands@midconetwork.com

HMC lD Number
Sample lD#
Sample Name
Sample Volume
Limit of Detection
Background \ Fragments

16014242 -

Spore Trap AnalYsis

Badlands Environmental Consultants, lnc.

1008 E. Central Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
Ph.: 701-223-7335 Fax.: 701 -223-7340

Name:

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HMC #16014242
DateCollected:
DateReceived:

Public Health Building

500 E Front Ave
Bismarck, ND

Date

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Reported:

06103/2016

06/06f2016
06/06/2016

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2nd Floor BSC

2nd Floor BSC

75 liters

2nd Floor BSC

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Count / M3

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Chaetornium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
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Fusarium
Memnoniella
Myxomyceles
Pilhomyces
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Badlands Environmental Consultants, lnc.

1008 E. CentralAve
Bismarck, ND 58501
Ph.: 7 01 -223-7335 F ax.: 7 01 -223-7340

MICROBIAL CONSULTING
3005 East Boundary Terrace, #F
Midlothian, VA 23112, USA
804.562.3435 Fax: 804.447.5562

Job Number: P16-0296

Mark Emter
Collected

by:
Email:

Job

Name:

badlands@midconetwork.com

HMC lD Number
Sample lD#
$arnple Name
Sample Volume
Limit of Detection
Backqround \ Fragments

16014242- 1s

op Floor of NE Elevator $haft Stairwe

75 liters

BBPH Dianes Office Throughout

75 liters

13 spores/M3

Count / M3

Yo

oI

Raw

Total

Count / M3

Count

40

30.1o/o

13

13

9.8%

27

33.8%

13

16-3o/o

27

33.8o/o

80

10

133

DateReported:

06/06/20'16

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Date Collected: 06/03/2016
Date Received: 06/06/2016

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Total
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ND

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Count

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Ascospores
AsperqilluslPenicillium
Basidiospores
BioolarislDrechslera
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium

16014242

15

Raw

Organism

Public Health Building

500 E Front Ave
Bismarck, ND

$pore Trap Analysis

60.2%

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Pilhomyces
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
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MICROBIAL CONSULTING
3005 Easl Boundary Terrace, #F
trlidlothian, VA 23112, USA
804.562.3435 Fax: 804.447.5562

Job Number: P16-0296

Mark Emter
Collected
Email:

Job

by:

HMC lD Number: 160'14242 - 5

Sample lD Number: 5
Organism | $pore Estimate

Direct lD Analysis

Badlands Environmental Consultants, lnc.

1008 E. Central Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
Ph.: 701 -223-7335 F ax.: 7 01 -223-7 34O

Sample

Modia:

Name:

SOP #HMC102

HMC #16A1d'242

Public Health Building

500 E Front Ave
Bismarck, ND

Date
Date
Date

Collected:
Received:
Reported:

06/03/2016
06/06/2016
06/06/2016

Swab

$ample Nama: Basement 3 Door Storage Rm

trty;elial E,stirnatel

Note

No Fungi Detected

HMC lD Number: 16014242 - 10

Sample lD Numher; 10
Organism I Spore Estimate

Sample Media: Swab

lst Floor BBPH Training Rm Air Filter
Mvcelial Estimate I

Note

No Fungi Detected

HMC lD Numbor: 16014242 -'16

Sample lD Number: 16
Organism I Spore Estimate

Sample Media: Swab

Sample Namer BBPH Dianes Office Air Fllter

nnvcetiafestimite I

Note

No Fungi Detected

HMC lD Numbor; 16014242 - 17

Sample lD Number: 17

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Sample Media; Swab

$ample Name: BBPH Womens Way Air Filter

mycelialEmmatel

Note

No Fungi Detected

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3005 East Boundary Terrace, #F
Midlolhian, VA 23112, USA
804.562.3435 Fax: 804,447,5562

Limit of

Detection

Badlands Environmental Consultants, lnc.

1008 E. Central Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
Ph.: 701 -223-7335 F ax.: 7 01 -223-7340

Spore Trap lnformation

HMC #16A14242

The Limit of Detection is the lowest number of spores that can be detected based on the total volume of the sample collected and the percentage of the
slide that is counted. At Hayes Microbial, 100% of the slide is read so the LQD is based solely on the total volume. Raw spore counts that, exceed 500
spores will be estimated.

Blanks

Result$ have not been corrected for field or laboratory blanks.

Background

The Backgrcund ls he amount ot dbrh 01at b prcBfft h th amde. This debds consirls of slln cells, dirt, dust, pollen, drywall du6i and othor oanic
and non-orgnic mauer. A3 tle baclground deosity incr$ses. fie [kdhood of sporcs, especially small spores such as ulose ol AsperualuE and
Psicillium may be obs{urd. Ths backgrcurd b laied on a scal6 of 1 to 4 and each l6vl is determined as fndlofsi

ND

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2
3
4
5

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: <5% oflldd occludolt. No 6poi6s wlf b uncountabl.

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of ff6ld o.dudd.
2$75% oflield occludd.
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Fragments

Fragments are small pieces of fungal mycelium or spores. They are nol identifiable as to type and when present in very large numbers, may indicate
the presence of mold anrplification.

lndoor/Outdoor
Comparisons

There are no national standards for the numbers of fungal spores that may be present in the indoor environment. As a general rule and guideline that is
widely accepted in the indoor air quality field. the numbers and types of spores that are present in the indoor environment should not exceed those that
are present outdoors at any given time. There will always be some mold spores present in "normal" indoor environments. The purpose of sampling and
counting spores is to help determine whether an abnormal condition exists within the indoor environment and il it does, to help pinpoint the area of
contamination. Spore counis should not be used as the sole determining factor of mold contamination. There are many factors that can cause
anomalies in the comparison of indoor and outdoor samples due to the dynamic nature of both of those environments.

@Thesemol<JsarecommonlyseeninconditionsofprolongedWaterintrusionandusuallyindicateaproblem.
@Althoughallrnoldsarepotentialallergens,thesearethemo$tc0mmonaltergensthatmaybefoundindoors.
@ThesporecountisslightlyhigherthantheoutSidecountandmayormaynotindicatea$oUrceofcontamination.
T Sgrlilioa,rtly-Higher than Oirtside Air-] The spore count is significantly higher than the outdoor count and probably indicates a source of contamination.
Ratio

Color Note

The types of spores found indoors should be similar to the ones that were identified in the outdoor sample. Significanl increases (more than
25o/ol in the ratio of a particular spore type may indicate the presence of abnormal levels of mold, even if the total number of spores of that
type is lower rn the indoor environment than il was outdoors.
Fungi that are presert in indoor samples al levels lower than 200 per cubic meter are not color coded on the report, unless they are one of the water
damage indicators.

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3005 East Boundary Terrace, #F
Midlothian, VA 23112, USA
804.562.3435 Fa* 804,447.5562

Badlands Environmental Consultants, lnc.

1008 E. Centra! Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
Ph.: 701 -223-7335 F ax.: 701 -223-7340

Direct lnformation

HMC #16014242

Additional lnformation for Direct ldentification Analysis

Percentages

Spore Estimate

ND
Raro
Light
Moderate
Heavy
Very Heavy

None Detected

Oo/o

<10

Less than 10 spores

10 - 99 spores

1-',|.u%

100 - 999 spores

11-25o/o

1000 - 9999 aporeg

26-50%

10000 orgreaterspores

5l-1000/0

Mycelial Estimate
ND

None Delected

No active growth at site

Trace
Few

Very small amount of Mycelium

Some Mycelium

Probably no active growth at site

Possible active growth at site

Many

Large amount of Mycelium

Probable active growth at site

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MICROBIAL CONSULTING
3005 East Boundary Terrace, #F
Midlothian, VA ?3112, USA
804.502.3435 Faxr 804.447.5562

Badlands Environmental Consultants, lnc"

1008 E. Central Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
Ph.: 701-223-7335 Fax.t 701 -223-7340

0rga n isrn Descriptions

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Alternaria
Habitat: Commonly found outdoors in soil and decaying plants. lndoors, it is commonly found on window sills and other horizontal surfaces.
Health Effects: A common allergen and has been associated with hypersensitivity pneurnonitis. Alternaria is capable of producing toxic metabolites which
may be associated with diseaso in humans or animals. Occasionally an agenl of onychomycosis, ulcerated cutaneous infection and chronic
sinusitis, principally in the immunocompromised patient.

Ascospores
Habital: A large group consisting of more than 3000 species of fungi- Common plant pathogens and outdoor numbers become very high following
rain. Most of the genera are indistinguishable by spore trap analysis and are combined on the report.
Health Effects: Health affects are poorly studied, but rnany are likely to be allergenic.

AspergilluslPenicillium
Habitatl The mosl common fungi isolated from the environment. Very cornmon in soil an<l on decaying plant material. Are atrle to grow well indoors
on a wide variety ol subslrates"
Health Effects: This group contains common allergens and many can cause hypersensitivity pneumonitis. They may cause extrinsic asthma, and many are
opportunistic pathogens. Many species produco mycotoxins which may be associated with disease in humans and other animals. Toxin
production is dependent on the species, the food source, competition with other organisms, and other environmental conditions.

Basidiospores
Habitat: A common group of Fungi that includes the mushrooms and bracket fungi. They are saprophytes and plant pathogens. ln wet conditions they
can cause structural damage to buildings.
Health Effects: Common allergens and are also associated with hypersensiLivity pneumonitis.

Cladosporium
Habitat: One of the most common genera worldwide. Found in soil and plant debris and on the leaf surfaces of living plants. Ihe outdoor numbers
are lower in the winter and often relatively high in the summer, especially in high humidity. The outdoor numbers often spike in lhe late
afternoon and evening. lndoors, it can be found growing on texliles, wood, sheetrock, moist window sills and in HVAC supply ducts.
Health Effects: A common allergen, producing more than 10 allergenic antigens and a common cause of hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Myxomycetes
Habitat: Found on decaying plant material and as a plant pathogen.
Health Effects: Some allergenic properties reported, but generally pose no health concerns to humans.

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