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View article: Poultry farms as reservoirs of azole-resistant fungi: Occupational health risks in agricultural facilities
Poultry farms as reservoirs of azole-resistant fungi: Occupational health risks in agricultural facilities Open
The intensification of poultry farming has raises concerns regarding microbial contamination and antifungal resistance, particularly involving Aspergillus fumigatus, a key pathogen presenting clinical relevance. This study aims to present …
View article: Triple Vascular Compression in an Adolescent: A Report of a Rare Case
Triple Vascular Compression in an Adolescent: A Report of a Rare Case Open
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS), or Wilkie's syndrome, is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction due to duodenal compression between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery (SMA). It is often linked to weight loss and anatomica…
View article: Boosting knowledge on occupational exposure to microbial contamination in Portuguese carpentries
Boosting knowledge on occupational exposure to microbial contamination in Portuguese carpentries Open
Introduction Wood industry workers face health risks due to exposure to microorganisms and their metabolites. This study aimed to characterize seasonal microbial contamination, antifungal resistance, mycotoxins, cytotoxicity, and particula…
View article: AIRBORNE BACTERIA AND PARTICULATE MATTER IN POULTRY ENVIRONMENTS: A DOUBLE THREAT TO WORKERS´ HEALTH
AIRBORNE BACTERIA AND PARTICULATE MATTER IN POULTRY ENVIRONMENTS: A DOUBLE THREAT TO WORKERS´ HEALTH Open
The poultry industry poses a global health risk due to microbial contamination. Also, particulate matter (PM) may act as a vehicle for microbial dissemination. Understanding PM dynamics in poultry production environments is crucial for eva…
View article: Indoor air quality in a home improvement store: Gaseous pollutants, bioburden and particle-bound chemical constituents
Indoor air quality in a home improvement store: Gaseous pollutants, bioburden and particle-bound chemical constituents Open
Funding Information: The authors are grateful to the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, Portugal) for financial support by national funds FCT/MCTES to CESAM (UID Centro de Estudos do Ambiente e Mar (CESAM) + LA/P/0094/2020), to Su…
View article: Microbial Occupational Exposure in e-waste Recycling: Biological Hazards, Their Sources, and Potential Toxic Effects
Microbial Occupational Exposure in e-waste Recycling: Biological Hazards, Their Sources, and Potential Toxic Effects Open
E-waste management is a major environmental concern that also poses serious risks to occupational health. While e-waste workers are exposed to a variety of chemicals, little is known about occupational exposure to microbiological agents. T…
View article: Poultry farms as a One health priority for Aspergillus section Fumigati surveillance
Poultry farms as a One health priority for Aspergillus section Fumigati surveillance Open
In poultry production environments, particulate matter (PM) is considered one of the harmful air pollutants [2]. Considering potential biological pathogens, the genus Aspergillus in particular, Aspergillus fumigatus, is a widely recognized…
View article: Assessment of the microbial contamination in “Do It Yourself” (DIY) stores - a holistic approach to protect workers’ and consumers’ health
Assessment of the microbial contamination in “Do It Yourself” (DIY) stores - a holistic approach to protect workers’ and consumers’ health Open
Introduction In “Do-It-Yourself” (DIY) stores, workers from the wood department are considered woodworkers. Given the health risks associated with woodworking, particularly from fungi and their metabolites, this study aims to assess microb…
View article: Filling the knowledge gap: Scoping review regarding sampling methods, assays, and further requirements to assess airborne viruses
Filling the knowledge gap: Scoping review regarding sampling methods, assays, and further requirements to assess airborne viruses Open
Assessment of occupational exposure to viruses is crucial to identify virus reservoirs and sources of dissemination at an early stage and to help prevent spread between employees and to the general population. Measuring workers' exposure c…
View article: Portuguese cork industry: filling the knowledge gap regarding occupational exposure to fungi and related health effects
Portuguese cork industry: filling the knowledge gap regarding occupational exposure to fungi and related health effects Open
Introduction The presence of the Penicillium section Aspergilloides (formerly known as Penicillium glabrum ) in the cork industry involves the risk of respiratory diseases such as suberosis. Methods The aim of this study was to corroborate…
View article: Filling the Knowledge Gap Regarding Microbial Occupational Exposure Assessment in Waste Water Treatment Plants: A Scoping Review
Filling the Knowledge Gap Regarding Microbial Occupational Exposure Assessment in Waste Water Treatment Plants: A Scoping Review Open
Background: Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are crucial in the scope of European Commission circular economy implementation. However, bioaerosol production may be a hazard for occupational and public health. A scoping review regarding …
View article: 107 Wood shavings: From an occupational hazard in poultry facilities to a global health concern
107 Wood shavings: From an occupational hazard in poultry facilities to a global health concern Open
Globally, poultry production has been found to constitute a serious threat to global health due to microbial contamination. When considering the poultry environment, one of the primary causes of indoor and outdoor air pollution are animals…
View article: a one health approach to cultural heritage
a one health approach to cultural heritage Open
Funding Information: This research was funded by the EEA Grant Fund for Bilateral Relations \u201CMicrobiological contamination in cultural heritage settings: shared experiences for better approaches\u201D (FBR_OC2_66_NOVA.ID.FCT). S. Sequ…
View article: Microbial occupational exposure in e-waste recycling: biological hazards, their sources, and potential toxic effects
Microbial occupational exposure in e-waste recycling: biological hazards, their sources, and potential toxic effects Open
E-waste management is a major environmental concern that also poses serious risks to occupational health. While e-waste workers are exposed to a variety of chemicals, little is known about occupational exposure to microbiological agents. T…
View article: Comprehensive assessment of occupational exposure to microbial contamination in waste sorting facilities from Norway
Comprehensive assessment of occupational exposure to microbial contamination in waste sorting facilities from Norway Open
Introduction It is of upmost importance to contribute to fill the knowledge gap concerning the characterization of the occupational exposure to microbial agents in the waste sorting setting (automated and manual sorting). Methods This stud…
View article: 87 Portuguese Groceries: A Potential Indoor Environment to Be Used as Public Health Sentinel for Fungal and Mycotoxins Contamination
87 Portuguese Groceries: A Potential Indoor Environment to Be Used as Public Health Sentinel for Fungal and Mycotoxins Contamination Open
This study aimed to characterize microbial contamination in Portuguese grocery stores. The research was carried out in 15 grocery stores in Cascais, Portugal. Electrostatic dust cloths (EDC) and surface swabs were used on 3 sampling sites:…
View article: One Health Approach to Tackle Microbial Contamination on Poultries—A Systematic Review
One Health Approach to Tackle Microbial Contamination on Poultries—A Systematic Review Open
This study reports the search of available data published regarding microbial occupational exposure assessment in poultries, following the PRISMA methodology. Air collection through filtration was the most frequently used. The most commonl…
View article: Microbial Contamination of Bedding Material: One Health in Poultry Production
Microbial Contamination of Bedding Material: One Health in Poultry Production Open
In poultry farms, the mixture of bedding material, chicken excrement, and feathers seems to play an important role in pathogen development which may contribute to a potential risk of zoonosis, spreading the disease through the food chain. …
View article: Microbial Contamination in the Coffee Industry: An Occupational Menace besides a Food Safety Concern?
Microbial Contamination in the Coffee Industry: An Occupational Menace besides a Food Safety Concern? Open
Respiratory abnormalities among workers at coffee roasting and packaging facilities have already been reported; however, little is known about microbiological contamination inside coffee production facilities. This study intends to assess …
View article: Unveiling the Occupational Exposure to Microbial Contamination in Conservation–Restoration Settings
Unveiling the Occupational Exposure to Microbial Contamination in Conservation–Restoration Settings Open
Assuring a proper environment for the fulfillment of professional activities is one of the Sustainable Development Goals and is contemplated in the One Health approach assumed by the World Health Organization. This particular study is appl…