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 ...
Oidiodendron species
Oidiodendron species
A rapidly-growing fungus
that produces a gray, brown, yellow or olivaceous colony when incubated at 25oC
(77oF). It is found worldwide and is common. It can be isolated from air, hay,
paper, leaf litter, soil, wood and bark. There have not been any reports of
human infections.
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