A zygomycete, which is considered common to the indoor environment. This organism is ubiquitous and therefore may be a contaminant in cultures. May cause Zygomycosis (mucormycosis) in immune compromised individuals. Absidia conidia can be an invasive infection agent.
Reported to be fairly common airborne fungus and is considered to be allergenic. Can produce a trichothecene toxin which is toxic if ingested. It [...]
Formally Cephalosporium. It can produce mycetomas, infections of the nails, onchyomycosis, corneal ulers, eumycotic mycetoma, endophthalmitis, meningitis, and endocarditis. Type I (hay fever & asthma) and Type III (hypersensitivity pneumonitis: Humidifier lung) allergens.
Commonly found in soil and on dead plant material. Acremonium may be a [...]
Commonly found in outdoor air. One of the most important of the fungal allergen sources. Type I (hay fever & asthma) and Type III (hypersensitivity pneumonitis) allergens. Occasionally causes phaeohyphomycosis most commonly in subcutaneous tissue. Majority of infections reported from persons with underlying disease or in those taking immunosuppressive drugs.
Although Alternaria is a [...]
Extremely widespread in soil, animal skin scrapings, and dung. Is often associated with birds nests and feathers. Should be considered an [...]
Extremely widespread in soil and decaying vegetation. Should be considered an allergen. This fungus has also been documented in various [...]
Widespread saprophyte on dead plant material, particularly swampy grasses. Should be considered an allergen. This fungus has also been [...]
Extremely widespread in soil and decaying vegetation. Arthrographis cub idea and A. karee should be considered to be allergens. Akalrae [...]
One of the major classes of fungal organisms. This class contains the “sac fungi” and yeasts. Some ascomycete spores can be identified by [...]
These especially opportunistic pathogens may cause respiratory infections.
Some varieties produce mycotoxins and aflatoxins. Below are just a few species, some frequently found in buildings after a water loss.