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HUMAN EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT<br />

inferred from sampling. And, particularly for assayable antigens and<br />

endotoxin, dose-response data are accumulating rapidly. Observed<br />

increases in tuberculosis and asthma as well as atopy have brought a<br />

resurgence of epidemiology and expanded interest in exposure<br />

assessment.<br />

Table 31. Common bioaerosols, related diseases and typical sources<br />

Bioaerosol Examples of diseases Common sources<br />

Pollens hay fever plants, trees, gr<br />

Spores allergic rhinoconjunctivitis shiploading<br />

Plant parts asthma<br />

upper airway irritation<br />

Fungi asthma, allergic diseases plant material, s<br />

infection animal droppings;<br />

toxicosis glues, wool<br />

tumours<br />

Bacteria endotoxicosis humans, birds and<br />

tuberculosis dental secretions<br />

pneumonia, respiratory and wound water sprays and<br />

infections, legionellosis, Q and pools, drinking w<br />

pontiac fever<br />

Other allergen sources asthma mite excreta, ins<br />

Arthropods dermatitis moths, midge)<br />

Vertebrates hypersensitivity dander and saliva<br />

pneumonitic mice and rats, bi<br />

Viruses a respiratory infections, colds, infected humans, a<br />

measles, mumps, hepatitis A, insect vectors, p<br />

influenza, chicken pox, Hanta virus<br />

a Viruses are included in table for completeness but are not covered in this cha<br />

b Protozoa in the form of free-living amoebae can be direct acting pathogens or<br />

interact with bacteria (e.g., Legionella growth within amoebae).<br />

Source: developed from Burge (1995).<br />

This chapter discusses the strategy and methodology for exposure<br />

assessment of five major categories of biological particles:<br />

* house dust mites and their faeces<br />

* allergens from pets and cockroaches<br />

* allergens and/or toxins derived from<br />

- fungi<br />

- bacteria<br />

- pollen<br />

For each category information will be presented regarding<br />

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