| characterization of airborne molds, endotoxins, and glucans in homes in new orleans after hurricanes katrina and rita. | in august and september 2005, hurricanes katrina and rita caused breeches in the new orleans, la, levee system, resulting in catastrophic flooding. the city remained flooded for several weeks, leading to extraordinary mold growth in homes. to characterize the potential risks of mold exposures, we measured airborne molds and markers of molds and bacteria in new orleans area homes. in october 2005, we collected air samples from 5 mildly water-damaged houses, 15 moderately to heavily water-damaged ... | 2007 | 17209066 |