{"product_id":"airborne-biocontaminants-and-their-impact-on-human-health-isbn-9781394178933","title":"Airborne Biocontaminants and their Impact on Human Health","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore in-depth the relationships between biological contaminants and human health found in diverse settings such as homes, hospitals, businesses, and schools\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndoor air quality has an immense impact on human health and well-being. Indoor air environments can contain a huge range of biological contaminants, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, insects, and their various harmful byproducts. Indoor biocontamination has been under-studied as an aspect of public and occupational health, and there is an urgent need for an introduction to this vital subject.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAirborne Biocontaminants and Their Impact on Human Health \u003c\/i\u003emeets this need with a thorough, rigorous overview of major indoor airborne contaminants. Gathering and summarizing a huge range of data regarding biocontaminants in settings from homes to schools to workplaces, it investigates patterns of morbidity and their connections to major contaminants. The result is an essential tool in the broader fight for human health at home and elsewhere.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAirborne Biocontaminants and Their Impact on Human Health \u003c\/i\u003ereaders will also find:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the indoor role of gases, particulate matter, and others \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed coverage of contaminant byproducts including endotoxins, mycotoxins, volatile organic compounds, and more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods for generating awareness and therefore reduced risk of exposure to harmful contaminants \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAirborne Biocontaminants and Their Impact on Human Health \u003c\/i\u003eis ideal for researchers—biologists, environmentalists, civil and environmental engineers, industrial hygienists, safety regulators, and public health officials—interested in the area of biological contamination in different environments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Editors xx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xxii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Biocontaminants in Indoor Environments: Occurrence, Spread, and Prevention 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbhilasha Shourie, Anita Girdhar, Kriti Singhal, Chanchal Rawat, and Shilpa Samir Chapadgaonkar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Estimation of Indoor Bioaerosols and Occurrence of Sick Building Syndrome Symptoms Within Office Premises in Urban Delhi 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eArun Kumar Yadav and Chirashree Ghosh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Sources and Transmission of Bio- Contaminants in Indoor Areas 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eP. Kavita and Priti Giri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Climatic\/Meteorological Conditions and Their Role in Biological Contamination: A Comprehensive Review 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePankaj Bhatt, Vipin Kumar, Suruchi Singh, and Kunal Kanojia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Role of Gases, VOC, PM2.5, and PM10 in Biological Contamination in Indoor Areas 89\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePradeep Kumar, Sevaram Singh, Ekta Tyagi, Vinay Mohan Pathak, Shiwangi Gupta, and Rajeev Singh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Indoor Contaminants Based on Fungi 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnchal Chaudhary, Anamika Bhardwaj, Nikhil Sharma, Manandeep Kaur, Shalini Kaushik Love, and Arti Mishra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Health Implications Related With the Presence of Waste Sorting Plants and Biological Contaminants 123\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSamina Mazahar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Neurological Health Hazards Associated with Biological Contaminants 133\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShweta, Himanshi Yadav, Jaldhi, Anurag Thapliyal, Amrita Bakshi, Anamika, and Shashank Kumar Maurya\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Effect of Bioaerosols Exposure on Acute Exacerbation Among Individuals with COPD in Urban India 151\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChirashree Ghosh, Arun Kumar Yadav, Rajnish Awasthi, Arun Kumar Sharma, Shukla Das, B. D. Banerjee, and Palak Balyan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The Crucial Role of Pollen Grains, (1 → 3)- β - d- Glucan and Endotoxin in Triggering Respiratory Diseases 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKhencha Aran, Twinkle Chetia, Priti Giri, Bitupan Deka, and Ravi Kumar Goswami\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Problems of Drug Resistance in Indoor Biological Contaminants 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKalpana Sagar and K. Priti\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): An Underestimate Threat 214\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSudeshna Mandal, Anirban Kundu, Dhitri Borah, Mou Singha Ray, and Chandrani Mondal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Immunological and Molecular Mechanism Induced by Indoor Bio- contaminants 258\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRavi Kumar Goswami, Mohit Kumar, Atavika Chandan, Sudeshna Mandal, Pratibha Kumari, and Varunendra Singh Rawat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Indoor Airborne Insect Allergens: Environmental Evaluation and Health Implications 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMohd Adnan Kausar, Sadaf Anwar, Mohammad Zeeshan Najm, Sadaf, Simran Kaur, Samir Qiblawi, and Vinita Katiyar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Diagnosis and Treatment of Health Effects Caused by Airborne Contaminants 319\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSujata Adhana, Anil Kumar Mavi, Umesh Kumar, Garima Rathi, and Devendra Kumar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Strategies for Reducing Exposure to Airborne Biological Contaminants in Indoor Environments 341\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eManeet Kumar Chakrawarti, Madhuri Singh, and Kasturi Mukhopadhyay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Guidelines for the Biological Contaminants in Indoor Areas 357\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePradeep Kumar, Sevaram Singh, Vinay Mohan Pathak, Rajiv Kumar Singh, Shiwangi Gupta, and Rajeev Singh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 378\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRajeev Singh, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is currently serving as a Associate professor, Department of Environmental Science, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi. Dr. Singh is member of several scientific and academic bodies and has organized and participated in several international and national conferences and delivered invited talks. He has published more than 125 research papers, chapters in books, conference proceedings, etc. of international repute. He is also a principal investigator of several major research projects funded by various govt. agencies. He is the founder secretary of Bio-electromagnetic Society of India. Dr. Singh is recipient of the Young Scientist Award of Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) and the Gold Medal for best oral presentation.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnamika Singh, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is currently working as Assistant Professor (Selection grade) in Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, India. Dr. Singh is member of Indian Bioinformatics society, APBioNet, European Federation of Biotechnology, and IAENG. She has published more than 40 research papers, book chapters, and books etc of international repute.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore in-depth the relationships between biological contaminants and human health found in diverse settings such as homes, hospitals, businesses, and schools\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndoor air quality has an immense impact on human health and well-being. Indoor air environments can contain a huge range of biological contaminants, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, insects, and their various harmful byproducts. Indoor biocontamination has been under-studied as an aspect of public and occupational health, and there is an urgent need for an introduction to this vital subject.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAirborne Biocontaminants and Their Impact on Human Health \u003c\/i\u003emeets this need with a thorough, rigorous overview of major indoor airborne contaminants. Gathering and summarizing a huge range of data regarding biocontaminants in settings from homes to schools to workplaces, it investigates patterns of morbidity and their connections to major contaminants. The result is an essential tool in the broader fight for human health at home and elsewhere.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAirborne Biocontaminants and Their Impact on Human Health \u003c\/i\u003ereaders will also find:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the indoor role of gases, particulate matter, and others \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed coverage of contaminant byproducts including endotoxins, mycotoxins, volatile organic compounds, and more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods for generating awareness and therefore reduced risk of exposure to harmful contaminants \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAirborne Biocontaminants and Their Impact on Human Health \u003c\/i\u003eis ideal for researchers—biologists, environmentalists, civil and environmental engineers, industrial hygienists, safety regulators, and public health officials—interested in the area of biological contamination in different environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988710670565,"sku":"NP9781394178933","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394178933.jpg?v=1761781284","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/airborne-biocontaminants-and-their-impact-on-human-health-isbn-9781394178933","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}