Overview of occupational bio-aerosol exposure in organic waste management: investigation of levels and variability

I. M. Wouters, S. Spaan, J. Douwes, G. Doekes, D. J. J. Heederik (Utrecht, The Netherlands; Wellington, New Zealand)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Bioaerosols
Session: Bioaerosols
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2775
Disease area: Airway diseases

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