Airborne Gram-negative Bacteria and Endotoxin in Sick Building Syndrome

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METHODS: During a survey of building-related symptoms among 1355 employees working in 19 governmental office buildings in the Netherlands, we measured physical and chemical factors, airborne microorganisms, and endotoxin. Mechanically ventilated buildings were grouped as "healthy" or "sick" based on symptom prevalence (mean symptom prevalence < 15% or > or = 15%). We compared physical, chemical, and...

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