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- Exposure to Microbiological Agents in Indoor and Occupational EnvironmentsPublication . Viegas, Carla; Viegas, Susana; Gomes, Anita Quintal; Täubel, Martin; Sabino, RaquelThis book intends to provide information about detection and health effects due to bacteria, fungi and viruses in indoor and occupational environments. The book will cover also information about preventive and protective measures to avoid health-hazardous. Case studies will be also addressed to enrich the book with the expertise of each invited author. In addition this book also aims at filling the actual gap regarding information about all the microbiologic agents, since most of the books are dedicated to only one type of microorganisms. For various different biologic agents and metabolites this book will compile information about indoor and occupational presence, detection methods, exposure assessment and health effects. Several settings problems regarding microbiologic agent exposure will be presented through case studies, and also the implementation of preventive and protective measures to avoid/minimize exposure. Importantly, the book will focus on occupational health and/or public health point of view.
- Environmental Mycology in Public Health - Fungi and Mycotoxins: Risk Assessment and ManagementPublication . Viegas, Carla; Pinheiro, Ana Catarina; Sabino, Raquel; Viegas, Susana; Brandão, João; Veríssimo, CristinaExposure to airborne fungal spores and other propagules in the environment, whether this occurs indoors or outdoors, in the workplace or in the home, is an everyday occurrence that may lead to a wide range of disease manifestations in humans and animals. These include mycoses, mycotoxicoses, and allergies. Improving our understanding of the role of the environment in the causation of these diseases is a critical need in the formulation and evaluation of intervention and prevention strategies to reduce their impact on global public health and medical care.