The Toxicity of Wiped Dust and Airborne Microbes in Individual Classrooms Increase the Risk of Teachers’ Work-Related Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
Janne Salin, Pasi Ohtonen, Maria A. Andersson +1 more2021PathogensJournal Article
OcularRespiratory/Sinus
Abstract
The toxicity of classroom dust and airborne microbes in boar sperm motility inhibition assay significantly increased teachers' risk of work-related respiratory and ocular symptoms. Potential pathophysiological mechanisms of BRS are discussed.
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