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Presented by: Wane A. Baker, P.E., CIH IAQ Division Manager MICHAELS ENGINEERING Email: wab@MichaelsEngineering.com (608) 785-1900 Why Do People Get Sick in Damp Buildings?
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Microbiological Contaminants
“ Killer mold” and the lay press From the comic strip “Rex Morgan, MD” (August 6, 2001)
“ Killer mold” and the lay press  (cont’) From the comic strip “Rex Morgan, MD” (August 13, 2001)
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Centers for Disease Control  (cont’) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Information on mold & bacteria ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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WEHA-BEOH Damp Buildings Sept09

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