Aerobiology

Aerobiology is the study of airborne particles that have an impact on humans and other organisms. Every day, we are exposed to airborne particles, including "natural" particles such as pollen, bacteria, and fungi, and "unnatural" particles, such as asbestos fibers and noxious chemicals. Aerobiology highlights the current interests in this field, primarily the ecology and distribution of airborne particles and their effects on health.

"The Pan-American Aerobiology Association symposium [was] held at the University of Michigan"--Acknowledgements

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; CONTRIBUTORS; Table of Contents; Half Title; Chapter 1: Microbial Emissions from Composts and Associated Risks-Trials and Tribulations of an Occupational Aerobiologisl; Ecology/Distribution; Chapter 2: Phenology and Aerobiology of Short Ragweed (Ambrosia Artemisiifolia) Pollen; Chapter 3: The Influence of Wind Speed on the Ambient Concentrations of Pollen from Gramineae, Platanus, and Betula in the Air of London, England; Chapter 4: Aeropollen of Mimosoideae

Chapter 5: Pathogenic and Antigenic Fungi in School Dust of the South of SpainChapter 6: Prevalence of House Dust Mites from Homes in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona; Chapter 7: Aeromicrobial Analyses in a Wastewater Treatment Plant; Chapter 8: Airborne Microorganisms in a Domestic Waste Transfer Station; Health Effects; Chapter 9: Legionella in Cooling Towers: Use of Legionella-Total Bacteria Ratios; Chapter 10: Conifer Pollen: Is a Reassessment in Order?; Chapter 11: Comparison of Allergenic Potency of Four Batches of Cladosponum Herbarum for Preparation of Reference Standard