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Since several years, outbreaks of wood decay fungi in homes are increased. Among this variety of fungi, Serpula lacrymans is considered as the most serious species because it causes severe damage in the built environment. Its mycelium can spread extensively on timber and other building materials, and fruiting bodies can grow and produce rusty red basidiospores (Fig.1). Although asthma due to the spores has been previously established, little is known about residents’ exposure and potential health risks. To investigate the characteristics of this fungal contamination, bioaerosols were collected with the Coriolis μ from 40 rooms located in damaged houses.
