PolyU research reveals hidden health risks from urban airborne microbes: low concentration of bacterial toxins may trigger nearly 20% of inflammatory responses, while drug-resistant fungi may spread with the wind
April 30, 2026
April 30, 2026
HONG KONG, April 30 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release:
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PolyU research reveals hidden health risks from urban airborne microbes: low concentration of bacterial toxins may trigger nearly 20% of inflammatory responses, while drug-resistant fungi may spread with the wind
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Public concern about air pollution has traditionally centred on chemical pollutants such as vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions . . .
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PolyU research reveals hidden health risks from urban airborne microbes: low concentration of bacterial toxins may trigger nearly 20% of inflammatory responses, while drug-resistant fungi may spread with the wind
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Public concern about air pollution has traditionally centred on chemical pollutants such as vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions . . .