Objectives There is growing interest in the role of airborne mycotoxins in occupational
environments, however, their impact on human health still remains poorly investigated. This …

Background: Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are crucial in the scope of European
Commission circular economy implementation. However, bioaerosol production may be a …

The waste transfer station (WTS) is an important link in the transfer of municipal solid waste
(MSW) between the community and disposal terminals. While WTSs facilitate waste …

Assuring a proper environment for the fulfillment of professional activities is one of the
Sustainable Development Goals and is contemplated in the One Health approach assumed …

Introduction It is of upmost importance to contribute to fill the knowledge gap concerning the
characterization of the occupational exposure to microbial agents in the waste sorting setting …

Respiratory abnormalities among workers at coffee roasting and packaging facilities have
already been reported; however, little is known about microbiological contamination inside …

Introduction The presence of the Penicillium section Aspergilloides (formerly known as
Penicillium glabrum) in the cork industry involves the risk of respiratory diseases such as …

Workers in the waste-processing industry are potentially exposed to high concentrations of
biological contaminants, leading to respiratory and digestive problems and skin irritations …

The lack of knowledge regarding the extent of microbial contamination in Portuguese fitness
centers (FC) puts attendees and athletes at risk for bioaerosol exposure. This study intends …

Indoor environmental quality is of utmost importance since urban populations spend a large
proportion of their life in confined spaces. Supermarkets offer a wide range of products and …