With rapid development of large-scale and intensive swine production, the emission of
aerosols from swine farms has become a growing concern, attracting extensive attention …

Organic dusts are complex bioaerosol mixtures comprised of dust and par ticulate matter of
organic origin. These include components from bacteria, fungi, pollen, and viruses to …

Endotoxins as the outer membrane of most Gram-Negative Bacteria (GNB) and typical toxic
biochemical produced by microorganisms are identified as one of the emerging pollutants …

Background Pesticide exposure has been linked to some autoimmune diseases and
colorectal cancer, possibly via alteration of gut microbiota or other mechanisms. While …

Pollen grains may contain allergens that exacerbate allergic respiratory diseases like
asthma and rhinitis. In the presence of water, pollen grains (10–100 μm) can rupture to …

Background: Glyphosate is the most commonly used herbicide worldwide and has been
implicated in the development of certain hematologic cancers. Although mechanistic studies …

Objective Elevated pesticide concentrations have been found in dust from homes with
residents who use agricultural pesticides, but few studies have compared these …

Particulate matter (PM) represents an air quality management challenge for confined swine
production systems. Due to the limited space and ventilation rate, PM can reach relatively …

Abstract Purpose of Review Exposure to bioaerosols at dairies has long been associated
with allergy, respiratory disease, and decreases in lung function. Recent advancements in …

This study aimed to investigate occupational exposure to particulate dust, endotoxin, and (1–
3)-β-D-glucan among workers involved in various poultry farming activities. A total of 298 …