Abstract
The major classes of biological agents are infectious agents, allergens, and toxins. Biological agents are unique among other environmental agents of disease in that they either are or were derived from living organisms that can grow, change, and reproduce themselves over time. Exposure to biological agents, especially as aerosols, continues to be of increasing interest to the community of those interested in indoor air quality and human health. The major classes of biological agents are infectious agents and toxins.
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Baker, S., Driver, J., McCallum, D. (2000). Biological Agents. In: Baker, S., Driver, J., McCallum, D. (eds) Residential Exposure Assessment. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1279-0_9
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