aerogenic
/ˌɛːrə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/adjective
1 Medicine. Of, relating to, or designating the spread of an infectious agent or disease through the air or the air passages of the body.
2 Microbiology. Of a microorganism or microbial process: producing or generating gas.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. From aero- + -genic. Compare French aérogène.