Concept information

pollution > contamination > biological contamination

Preferred term

biological contamination  

Definition

  • The presence in the environment of living organisms or agents derived by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mammal and bird antigens that can cause many health effects.

Broader concept

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/11675

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