EHP: Mold and Endotoxin Levels in Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina...

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on summary below they note levels were as high as in agricultural settings.

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_Mold and Endotoxin Levels in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: A Pilot

Project of Homes in New Orleans Undergoing Renovation_

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December 14, 2006 at 12:15 pm · Filed under _Health and healthcare_

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_Mold and Endotoxin Levels in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: A Pilot

Project of Homes in New Orleans Undergoing Renovation_

(http://www.ehponline.org/members/2006/9258/9258.html)

Source: Environmental Health Perspectives

“During baseline and intervention, mold and endotoxin levels were similar to

those found in agricultural environments. We strongly recommend that those

entering, cleaning, and repairing flood-damaged homes wear respirators at

least as protective as elastomeric respirators. Recommendations based on this

demonstration will benefit those involved in the current cleanup activities and

will inform efforts to respond to future disasters.â€

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