What Are Bio-aerosols?
Mold is probably the most common bio-aerosol. Germs are also known as bio-aerosols or pathogens. Bio-aerosols are airborne pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold and mildew, (micro-organisms), which cause infectious disease, They can cause allergic reactions, asthma and other respiratory ailments. Indoor air pollution also includes VOC’s, (volatile organic compounds), and other toxins which are gases. They can trigger allergies, various health problems, and may cause odors.
A bio-aerosol is something airborne which is a living thing; was living; or was a product of something living. Examples are viruses, bacteria, mold spores, algae, yeasts, protozoa, pollen, dust mite allergens, cat allergens, dog allergens, cockroach parts, rodent hairs and excrement, pigeon excrement, etc. All of these listed, by the way, can affect people’s health.
