Exposure to bacterial aerosols and work-related symptoms in sewage workers

E Melbostad; W Eduard; A Skogstad; P Sandven; J Lassen; P Søstrand; K Heldal

doi:10.1002/ajim.4700250116

Exposure to bacterial aerosols and work-related symptoms in sewage workers

Am J Ind Med. 1994 Jan;25(1):59-63. doi: 10.1002/ajim.4700250116.

Authors

E Melbostad¹, W Eduard, A Skogstad, P Sandven, J Lassen, P Søstrand, K Heldal

Affiliation

¹ National Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway.

PMID: 8116655
DOI: 10.1002/ajim.4700250116

Abstract

Personal exposure to airborne bacteria and symptoms were studied in 24 sewage workers. An association between levels of total bacteria, rod-shaped bacteria, and symptoms, such as tiredness and headache, during and after work was found.

MeSH terms

Adult
Air Microbiology*
Endotoxins
Gases
Humans
Middle Aged
Occupational Diseases / microbiology*
Occupational Exposure*
Sewage*

Substances

Endotoxins
Gases
Sewage