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2024 No Indoor fungal diversity in primary schools may differently influence allergic sensitization and asthma in children https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/pai.12704 Rufo, João Cavaleiro Europe Exposure Modeling Students Elementary (K-5) Bacteria Fungi Respiratory symptoms Endotoxins Exposure Fungi Indoor air Microbiologic diversity microbiome School Sensitization Air and endotoxin samples were collected in 71 classrooms; data from 858 children aged 8-10 included spirometry and allergy testing. Greater fungal diversity was linked to lower atopic sensitization, while endotoxins and Penicillium spp increased risk. 2017