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Wallemia Mold

Dr Jackson Kung'u

Wallemia spp. The genus Wallemia is xerophilic. Three species of Wallemia have been identified. These are W. ichthyophaga, W. sebi, and W. muriae. Wallemia sebi is the most well known species. It has been isolated from air, soil, dried food (causing spoilage) and salt. Since the species within the genus Wallemia have been recognized only […]

Filed Under: Mold Tagged With: Wallemia, water activity, xerophilic

Ulocladium

Dr Jackson Kung'u

Ulocladium species Ulocladium (you-low-clay-dee-um) is a genus of saprophytic, darkly pigmented fungi.  Ulocladium  species are cosmopolitan and are commonly found in the soil and on decaying herbaceous plants, paper, textiles, dung, emulsion paint, grasses, fibres and wood.  In buildings, Ulocladium is commonly found in damp or wet areas such as bathrooms, kitchens and basements and […]

Filed Under: Mold Tagged With: Ulocladium, Ulocladium botrytis, Ulocladium chartarum

Trichoderma

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Trichoderma species Trichoderma is a very common fungi present in nearly all soils.  It contains many species and strains, of which some are saprophytic while others are pathogenic to other fungi such as Pythium. Trichoderma is also an opportunistic pathogen to humans and has been reported in the infection of immune-compromised children. Trichoderma are widely […]

Filed Under: Mold Tagged With: Trichoderma, Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma viride

Stachybotrys: Was it the Cause of Death of Infants in Cleveland, Ohio, USA?

Dr Jackson Kung'u

Stachybotrys species When black mold is found growing in houses or commercial buildings, people panic. Black mold is thought by the general public to be Stachybotrys chartarum or simply the ‘bad mold’. The truth is there are several molds that appear black and most of them are relatively harmless. Stachybotrys chartarum is a cellulose-degrading fungus […]

Filed Under: Mold Tagged With: Stachybotrys

Sistotrema- Common on wet decaying window or door joinery

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Sistotrema species Sistotrema brinkmanii Sistotrema brinkmanii is widespread. It is a basidiomycete commonly found on wood. In buildings it is common on wet decaying window/door joinery. Most basidiomycetes are not normally encountered as moulds, but a few, such as Sistotrema brinkmanii may be encountered in the laboratory. Health Effects Associated With Sistotrema brinkmanii Little is known […]

Filed Under: Mold Tagged With: Sistotrema

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