AEROMICROBIOLOGY

1. Introduction to Aeromicrobiology
2. Aerosolization and Bioaerosols
3. Fate and Transport of Microorganisms in Air
4. Indoor and Outdoor Aeromicrobiology
5. Sampling Methods for Airborne Microorganisms
6. Analysis of Bioaerosol Samples
7. Airborne Fungi and Mycotoxins
8. Airborne Prokaryotes and Toxins
9. Medically Important Airborne Viruses
10. Control of Bioaerosols, Biosafety and Biosecurity

• Leans heavily on current state-of-the-art technologies used in sampling and analysis of bioaerosol samples such as metagenomics and sensor-based, hybrid technologies, among others
• Dedicates considerable attention to airborne and droplet-borne viruses, against the background of SARS-CoV-2 and related pathogens
• Comprehensively attends to regulatory aspects of bioaerosol control, highlighting various policies and regulations aimed at achieving biosecurity and curbing bioterrorism
• Helps researchers and policy makers in various fields who are often confronted with the need for basic information delivered in seamless style without loss of essential content

Author
• Mathew Olusoji Ilori, Professor of Microbial and Environmental Biotechnology , Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
• Oluwafemi Sunday Obayori, Professor of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
• Lateef Babatunde Salam, Professor (Associate) of Environmental Biotechnology and Microbial Ecology, Department of Biological Sciences, Microbiology Unit, Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences, Elizade University, Nigeria