Evaluation of building washing machines as an extreme environment for potentially pathogenic fungi

Abstract Washing machines are commonly used in households and are considered indispensable appliances for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. Environmental conditions within household washing machines are ideal for fungal colonization, which may pose risks to human health and contribute to sick bui...

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Main Authors: Zahra Zareshahrabadi, Neda Amirzadeh, Keyvan Pakshir, Reza Nasr, Rasoul Mohammadi, Kamiar Zomorodian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48598-0