Pure Air Control Services and
the Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory are pleased to introduce "Under
the Scope", a new section of the
IEQ REVIEW. There are over 100,000 species of fungi. Many fungi
are good and useful (edible mushrooms would be an example of these) while some
cause problems (some fungi can injure plants and humans). Every week the IEQ
Review will describe a specific microorganism, its morphological origin and
potential health effects. If you would like to know about a specific organism
and/or would like it published in The IEQ Review please email Dr. Rajiv
Sahay with the Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory (EDL) at
Pure Air Control Services laboratory@pureaircontrols.com
This week we will cover ...
Geotrichum candidum
Geotrichum candidum is a yeast that reproduces by the
formation of arthrospores. Colonies are white and yeast-like but later produce
white cottony aerial mycelium. It has worldwide distribution and is very common
because it is part of the normal fungal flora of humans and animals. It can be
isolated from contaminated grains, fruits, dairy products, paper, textiles,
soil, and water. It can be an opportunistic human pathogen causing skin,
pulmonary, mouth, and intestinal infections, especially in immunocompromised
patients.
For additional information, contact:
Pure Air
Control Services
800-422-7873,
ext. 802
