Mold Inspection UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

air sampling - The collection of air-borne microbial contaminants that may impact product spoilage, product safety, and human health. allergen - A substance that elicits an IgE antibody response and is responsible for producing allergic reactions. Chemicals are released when IgE on certain cells come into contact with an allergen. These chemicals can cause injury to surrounding tissue - the visible signs of an allergy. Only a few fungal allergens have been characterized, but all fungi are thought to be potentially allergenic. allergic symptoms - Signs of an allergic reaction to mold (e.g., nasal and sinus congestion, coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing, skin and/or eye irritation, sinus infections, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, or nosebleeds)