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 ...   
Oerskovia species

Oerskovia species
A gram-positive bacillus that produces extensive branching vegetative filaments (hyphae) that breakup into motile bacilli. It has been isolated from soil, water rich in organic material, decaying plant materials, brewery sewage, aluminum hydroxide gels and clinical specimens. Rarely causes human infections following trauma, especially penetrating injuries, or from indwelling foreign bodies.

 

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