title: Evaluation of a portable air purifier.
abstract: A portable air purifier significantly reduced mal odour in a small room. If the atmosphere was deliberately contaminated with Serratia marcescens the unit rapidly removed this organism. However, if incorrectly sited, the purifier could disperse organisms into the atmosphere.
mesh_terms: D000391:Air Microbiology; D000818:Animals; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D006801:Humans; D009812:Odorants / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012706:Serratia marcescens; D014691:Ventilation