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Fungi occupational exposure assessment: a methodology to be followed for a more sound health effects discussion

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Health effects resulting from gain dust inhalation may be more strongly associated with specific microbial components, such as fungi, than to the dust. The aim of the present study is to characterize the occupational exposure to the fungal burden in one feed industry, presenting results from two air sampling methods – the impinger collector and the use of filters. In addition, the equipment used for the filter sampling method allowed a more accurate characterization regarding the dimension of the collected fungal particles.

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Occupational health Occupational exposure Feed industry Fungal contamination Fungi Impinger method Filter method

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Viegas C, Neves O, Sabino R, Viegas S. Fungi occupational exposure assessment: a methodology to be followed for a more sound health effects discussion. In: Arezes et al, editors. Proceedings book of the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene – SHO2016. Guimarães: SPOSHO; 2016. p. 374-6.

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