This review deals with endotoxin in the environment and its relation to disease among
exposed persons. Data are presented on levels of endotoxin in different environments with …

(1→ 3)-β-d-glucan is a polyglucose structure in the cell wall of moulds, some bacteria and
plants. Due to its unique (1→ 3)-β linkage it binds to specific receptors on phagocytosing …

The relation between the health of workers and the environment in swine confinement
buildings was investigated in a study of 57 workers on 30 swine farms in southern Sweden …

Gram‐negative bacteria and their endotoxins are present on all parts of the cotton plant and
occur in large numbers after rain or frost. Endotoxins activate pulmonary macrophages that …

The aim of immediate breast reconstruction is to improve well-being and quality of life for
women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer. This prospective study used the SF-36 …

Airborne dust in swine and poultry confinements was analyzed to determine concentrations
of total and gram-negative bacteria, total fungi, Aspergillus fumigatus and endotoxin …

The relation between environmental noise exposure and physiological stress reactions is
analysed, based upon the physiological characteristics of the hearing system. The potential …

Salivary free cortisol concentration, rated stress and annoyance were determined in 32
subjects before, during and after carrying out a battery of performance tasks for 2 hours …

In previous experiments, a good relationship was demonstrated between the amount of
airborne bacterial endotoxin and acute reactions after exposure to organic dusts. In the …

Bacterial endotoxin has been suggested as responsible for the development of subjective
symptoms and transient or chronic lung function impairment seen after exposure to organic …