The Presence of Carpet Alters Human Exposure to Microorganisms in the Home

Resuspension of dust from carpet is an important source of microbial, chemical, and allergen exposure in the indoor built environment. Carpet constitutes 51% of the total US flooring market according to the Carpet and Rug Institute. However, it remains to be determined if the presence of carpet in a home affects the fungal and bacterial species composition and if factors such as relative humidity (RH) influence the indoor microbiome. (Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)

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