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. 2010 Jun;10(2):172–176.

Table 3.

Occurrence of Fungi in Relation to Responses to Features of Questionnaire

Features of Number of Number of
questionnaire positive fungal
responses isolates (%)
Unplanned settlement 72 55 (14.7)
Age of building (Old) 61 43 (11.3)
Lack of toilet/drainage facility 87 24 (6.3)
Lack of waste disposal facility 87 45 (11.8)
Dampness of building 87 87 (22.9)
Mold growth in the home 17 42 (11.1)
Symptoms (respiratory, eye) 106 24 (6.3)
Arthropod infestation 126 60 (15.8)