Improving airborne virus detection in the workplace

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center 

Virus outbreaks, previously thought to be seasonal or occasional, have in recent times become a continual challenge. Workplace exposure to infectious viruses, such as influenza viruses, is common in certain workplaces, such as animal agriculture and health care settings. Viral infections and their associated illnesses exacerbate lost workdays and reduce productivity. Consequently, early and effective detection of infectious virus aerosols is necessary to protect workers. This research investigates a potential solution to this hurdle.

P. Raynor, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

B. Olson, University of Minnesota, College of Science and Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

S. Goyal, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Population Medicine Department, St. Paul, MN, USA.
N.Maher, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Population Medicine Department, St. Paul, MN, USA.
C. Yousef, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Population Medici
M.Torremorell, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Population Medicine Department, St. Paul, 

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Aerosol and airborne particulate monitoring

Biological Monitoring

Biosafety

Exposure Assessment

Indoor air quality