Fungal and related exposures - question and answers

1. How does biologic exposure contribute to occupational and environmental health?

:: In occupational and environmental medicine health risks are related principally to chemical, physical, or biologic exposure factors. Among the important biologic agents are animal components, bacteria, viruses, insects and parasites, vegetable and plant materials, and naturally produced toxins. The exposure route may be ingestion, but the most relevant routes are skin contact and inhalation. Biologic exposures are found in indoor and outdoor environments and in many occupations or industries. Health risks and adverse health effects depend on the various types or intensities of exposur.

2. What occupations and environmental settings are associated with biologic exposure? ....