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Under the Scope
by Dr. Rajiv Sahay
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 ...
Cunninghamella species
Cunninghamella species
A rapidly-growing fungus
that produces a white to gray colony within three days, when incubated at 25oC
(77oF). It is commonly isolated from the soil in tropical and subtropical areas
and rarely in temperate areas. Rarely, it can be an opportunistic human
pathogen causing pulmonary infections in immunocompromised patients.
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additional information, contact:
Pure Air Control Services
800-422-7873, ext. 802
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