Horse stable environment: what to expect regarding fungi and particles occupational exposure?

Viegas, Carla; Carolino, Elisabete; Meneses, Márcia; Santos, Mateus dos; Graça, Tiago; Viegas, Susana

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The simultaneous presence of fungi and particles in horse stable environment can create a singular exposure condition because particles have been reported has a good carrier for microorganisms and their metabolites. This study intends to characterize this setting and to recognize fungi and particles occupational exposure.

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Occupational health Occupational exposure Horse stable Fungi Particles Microorganisms

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/6416

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Viegas C, Carolino E, Meneses M, Santos M, Graça T, Viegas S. Horse stable environment: what to expect regarding fungi and particles occupational exposure? In: Arezes PM, Baptista JS, Barroso MP, Carneiro P, Cordeiro P, Costa N, et al, editors. Occupational safety and hygiene III - SHO-2015, International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene, Guimarães (Portugal), 12-13 February 2015. London: Taylor & Francis; 2015. p. 33-7.