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Physical and Biological Properties of Bioaerosols

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Bioaerosols include bacterial cells and spores, viruses, pollen, fungi, algae, detritus, allergens and cell fragments. Bioaerosol particles are usually a small fraction of all aerosol particles in our surroundings, but their impact can be critical. They are a means for transmission of disease, they cause allergic reactions and they have effects on the global climate, ecology and biodiversity. This chapter provides an overview of the main types of bioaerosol particles, their sources, transport and sinks, and their potential effects on health and atmosphere.

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  1. Division of Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology, Department of Design Sciences, Lund University, Box 118, 221 00, Lund, Sweden

    Jakob Löndahl

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Löndahl, J. (2014). Physical and Biological Properties of Bioaerosols. In: Jonsson, P., Olofsson, G., Tjärnhage, T. (eds) Bioaerosol Detection Technologies. Integrated Analytical Systems. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5582-1_3

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