Aerobiology

Aerobiology is the study of airborne particles that have an impact on humans and other organisms. Aerobiology highlights the current interests in this field, primarily the ecology and distribution of airborne particles and their effects on health. In Aerobiology, you will find a wealth of information:
-- For physicians, allergists, and pulmonologists -- aeroallergen concentration predictions and allergy management
-- For practitioners of occupational medicine -- bioaerosols associated with asthma
-- For industrial hygienists and municipal health officials -- microbial exposures associated with compost, cooling towers, and municipal waste
-- For all researchers -- sampling of airborne particles and analytical methods

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.

Introduction, M. Muilenberg and H. BurgeMicrobial Emissions from Composts and Associated Risks - Trials and Tribulations of an Occupational Aerobiologist (Keynote Address), J. Lacey, P. Williamson, and B. CrookEcology/DistributionPhenology and Aerobiology of Ragweed Pollen, P. Comtois and S. BoucherThe Influence of Wind Speed on the Ambient Concentrations of Pollen from Gramineae, Platanus and Betula in the Air of London, England, J. Emberlin and J. Norris-HillAeropollen of Mimosoideae, I. Hurtado and J. AlsonPathogenic Spore-Fungi in School Dust in the South of Spain, J. Angulo, F. Infante, E. Dominquez, A. Mediavilla, and J. CaridadPrevalence of House Dust Mites from Homes in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona, M.K. O'Rourke, C. Moore, and L. ArlianAeromicrobial Analyses in a Wastewater Treatment Plant, J. Lavoie, S. Pineau, and G. MarchandAirborne Microorganisms in a Domestic Waste Transfer Station, I. Rosas, C. Calderón, E. Salinas, and J. LaceyHealth EffectsLegionella in Cooling Towers: Use of Legionella-Total Bacteria Ratios, R. Miller and K. KeneppConifer Pollen: Is a Reassessment in Order? M. Pettyjohn and E. LevetinComparison of Allergenic Potency of Four Batches of Cladosporium herbarum, H. Vijay, M. Burton, G. Muradia, N. Young, and M. CorlettThe Detection of Airborne Allergens Implicated in Occupational Asthma, J. Lacey, B. Crook, and A. Janaki BaiIndex

Michael L. Muilenberg, Harriet A. Burge