Paecilomyces species Paecilomyces species are common environmental molds. They are widespread in soils, composts, and food products. In indoor environment, Paecilomyces have been isolated from air, damp walls, wet plaster work, carpet dust and HVAC fans. Paecilomyces species are rarely associated with human infections but some species such as P. variotii, P. marquandii and P. […]
Oidiodendron
Oidiodendron species There are two common species of Oidiodendron. Oidiodendron griseum O. griseum is a widespread fungus. It has been isolated from wood pulp and soil. Health Effects Associated With Oidiodendron griseum Little is known about the medical significance of Oidiodendron griseum. Oidiodendron tenuissimum O. tenuissimum is commonly isolated from wood and wood pulp, […]
Myrothecium
Myrothecium verrucaria Myrothecium verrucaria is common throughout the world. It has frequently been found on materials such as paper, textiles, canvas and cotton. It is an extremely potent cellulose decomposer. It has been formulated into a pesticide for control of nematodes and weeds. Health Effects Associated With Myrothecium verrucaria Little is known about the medical […]
Mucor
Mucor is a mold found in soil, plants, manure, decaying fruits, vegetables and as a common contaminant of stored and processed foods in the kitchen. There are about 50 species described worldwide and many plague water-damaged or moist building materials and can trigger allergies on exposed people. Mucor species that can grow at high temperatures […]
Memnoniella
Stachybotrys echinata (= Memnoniella echinata) Memnoniella echinata is a widespread strongly cellulolytic fungus. It has been isolated from cotton, canvas, hardboard and woollen fabrics. Memnoniella echinata is morphologically very similar to Stachybotrys but it produces spores in chains. Following molecular characterization of this species, it was renamed Stachybotrys echinata. This fungus is commonly found on […]
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