Eurotium

Eurotium amstelodami

E. amstelodami is a soil borne fungus. Indoors, it has been isolated from floor, carpet and mattress dust; hospital air, cloth and shoes.

Health Effects Associated With Eurotium amstelodami

E. amstelodami poses inhalation health risks to persons with weak immune system. It also poses health risks related to major barrier breaks such as corneal perforation, major surgery, peritoneal or venous catheter presence, and injection drug use.

Eurotium chevalieri

E. chevalieri is also soil borne. Indoors, it has been found in floor, carpet and mattress dust; HVAC system air.

Health Effects Associated With Eurotium chevalieri

E. chevalieri poses inhalation health risk to persons with weak immune system. It also poses health risks related to major barrier breaks such as corneal perforation, major surgery, peritoneal or venous catheter presence, and injection drug use.

Eurotium herbariorum

E. herbariorum is associated with meat products and dried plant products. Indoors, it is found on damp gypsum board and other building materials; floor, carpet and mattress dust; HVAC insulation.

Health Effects Associated With Eurotium herbariorum

E. herbariorum may pose a health risk related to major barrier breaks such as corneal perforation, major surgery, peritoneal or venous catheter presence, and injection drug use.

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