Predictors of airborne endotoxin concentrations in inner city homes

D. Mazique; G. B. Diette; P. N. Breysse; E. C. Matsui; M. C. McCormack; J. Curtin-Brosnan; D. L. Williams; R. D. Peng; N. N. Hansel

doi:10.1016/j.envres.2011.03.001

Predictors of airborne endotoxin concentrations in inner city homes

D. Mazique, G. B. Diette, P. N. Breysse, E. C. Matsui, M. C. McCormack, J. Curtin-Brosnan, D. L. Williams, R. D. Peng, N. N. Hansel

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Abstract

Few studies have assessed in home factors which contribute to airborne endotoxin concentrations. In 85 inner city Baltimore homes, we found no significant correlation between settled dust and airborne endotoxin concentrations. Certain household activities and characteristics, including frequency of dusting, air conditioner use and type of flooring, explained 36-42% of the variability of airborne concentrations. Measurements of both airborne and settled dust endotoxin concentrations may be needed to fully characterize domestic exposure in epidemiologic investigations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	614-617
Number of pages	4
Journal	Environmental research
Volume	111
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2011.03.001
State	Published - May 2011

Keywords

Airborne endotoxin
Asthma
Environmental exposure
Housing
Inner city
Settled dust

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Biochemistry
Environmental Science(all)

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