J. V. Leuken, A. Swart, A. Havelaar, A. Pul, W. Hoek, D. Heederik
2015.7.26Microbial Risk Analysis
tlooto Summary
To improve risk assessment for future outbreaks and releases, it is recommended determining well-quantified emission and inactivation rates and applying dosimetry and dose–response models to estimate infection probabilities in the population at risk.
Abstract
Highlights • We reviewed studies on atmospheric dispersion modelling of pathogenic bioaerosols with a special focus on risk assessment.• The type of model depends on the spatial scale, the complexity, and the preference for forward or backward analysis.• A major drawback of many studies was the lack of quantitative analyses.• We recommend including quantified emission and inactivation rates and a dosimetry and dose-response model in ADM studies.
Citation format
LEUKEN, J. V., et al. Atmospheric dispersion modelling of bioaerosols that are pathogenic to humans and livestock – a review to inform risk assessment studies. Microbial Risk Analysis, 2015, 1: 19–39.