Exposure to airborne mycotoxins: the riskiest working environments and tasks.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There is growing interest in the role of airborne mycotoxins in occupational environments, however, their impact on human health still remains poorly investigated. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature on the occurrence of inhalable mycotoxins in working environments to investigate which sectors and tasks are at greater risk of exposure.

Methods

We have performed a systematic search in the PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases from 2010 to date, without limitation of geographic location.

Results

Database searches yielded 350 articles. After the removal of duplicates and applying our inclusion and exclusion criteria, 31 papers remained. Results show that the most exposed workers are those engaged in activities

SUBMITTER: Marcelloni AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10773202 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature