Eurotium

Eurotium amstelodami

E. amstelodami is a type of 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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Dr Jackson Kung'u

Dr. Jackson Kung’u is a Microbiologist who has specialized in the field of mycology (the study of moulds and yeasts). He is a member of the Mycological Society of America. He graduated from the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK, with a Masters degree in Fungal Technology and a PhD in Microbiology. He has published several research papers in international scientific journals. Jackson has analyzed thousands of mould samples from across Canada. He also regularly teaches a course on how to recognize mould, perform effective sampling and interpret laboratory results. Jackson provides how-to advice on mould and bacteria issues. Get more information about indoor mould and bacteria at www.drjacksonkungu.com.

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