Fungal sensitivity in the South Carolina Governor's Mansion: a descriptive study.
In 2004, significant mold growth was discovered in the SC Governor's Mansion; this provided an opportunity to test inhabitants and employees of the Mansion for relationships between airborne fungi and health effects. This descriptive study used site specific fungal testing for IgE pinprick testing to show that two exposed individuals had specific sensitivity to the most problematic molds. Follow up testing and self-reporting of symptoms after abatement indicated that most symptoms had resolved in the cases. Among all cases, there was reported improvement in symptomology after the abatement was completed.
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Upstate Occupational Medicine, 1241 Boiling Springs Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29203, USA.
D000328:Adult; D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor; D005260:Female; D005658:Fungi / Q000276:immunology* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity; D008297:Male; D013022:South Carolina