ABSTRACT

Written by an illustrious group of experts in microbiology and aerobiology, Bioaerosols brings together current information on the nature and health effects of bioaerosol-related problems. The book presents up-to-date coverage of methods for sampling and analysis, as well as various approaches to the investigation of health problems caused by exposure to biological contaminants in indoor air. Its comprehensive treatment of the various aspects of this subject makes it a valuable reference for industrial hygienists, public health officials and researchers, and physicians interested in environmentally caused disease.

chapter 1|23 pages

Bioaerosol Investigations

chapter 2|23 pages

Airborne Contagious Disease

chapter 3|28 pages

Legionella Ecology

chapter 4|10 pages

Endotoxin

chapter 5|34 pages

Fungi

chapter 8|13 pages

Mammalian Aeroallergens

chapter 9|42 pages

The Outdoor Aerosol