Respiratory viral infections are associated with a wide range of acute syndromes and
infectious disease processes in children and adults worldwide. Many viruses are implicated …

The indoor environment is an important source of microbial exposures for its human
occupants. While we naturally want to favor positive health outcomes, built environment …

Buildings represent habitats for microorganisms that can have direct or indirect effects on the
quality of our living spaces, health, and well-being. Over the last ten years, new research …

Background Indoor microbiome exposure is associated with asthma, rhinitis and eczema.
However, no studies report the interactions between environmental characteristics, indoor …

The nasopharynx is the primary site of colonization by respiratory pathogen that constitutes
the port of entrance in the respiratory tract. The role of mucosal respiratory microbiota in …

Although many COVID-19 patients isolate and recover at home, the dispersal of SARS-CoV-
2 onto surfaces and dust within the home environment remains poorly understood. To …

Highlights•Bacteria and fungi were measured in kindergartens for different
regions/seasons.•Mean concentration of fungi/bacteria in indoor air was 7±6/42±29 …

The “exposome” is a term describing the summation of one's lifetime exposure to microbes
and chemicals. Such exposures are now recognized as major drivers of human health and …

Background Mass transit environments, such as subways, are uniquely important for
transmission of microbes among humans and built environments, and for their ability to …

The microorganisms present in kindergartens are extremely important for children's health
during their three-year preschool education. To assess the risk of outdoor dust in …