Bio-aerosol exposure and respiratory health effects in organic domestic household waste and green waste composting

I. M. Wouters, S. Spaan, G. Doekes, D. Heederik (Utrecht, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Exposure to bioaerosols and organic allergens
Session: Exposure to bioaerosols and organic allergens
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2431
Disease area: Airway diseases

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