Bacteria Found in Classroom Dust May Affect Children’s Respiratory Health
Researchers found higher classroom dust levels of Streptomyces and Mycobacterium were linked to small but significant drops in children’s lung function across 22 European countries.
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The cleanliness in schools is always a topic. Now a research team is investigating what is in the dust of classrooms - and whether certain microbes have an impact on the lung function of students. The results are worrying.
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Bacteria found in classroom dust may affect children’s respiratory health
Common bacteria found in classroom dust are associated with reduced lung function in children according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Bacteria in classroom dust associated with reduced lung function in children
Common bacteria found in classroom dust are associated with reduced lung function in children, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The research may show us how to make sure schools are healthy environments for children and their developing lungs.
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