Environmental ScienceMedicineBiology

Bita Mousavi, M. Hedayati, N. Hedayati, M. Ilkit, Seyedmojtaba Syedmousavi

2016.3.1Current Medical Mycology

DOI: 10.18869/acadpub.cmm.2.1.36

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An overview of the most common diseases and allergic infections caused by Aspergillus species and their associated health hazards in various indoor environments worldwide are presented.

Abstract

The genus Aspergillus, which consists of a few hundred opportunistic mold species found in various climatic conditions, causes diseases including localized infections, fatal diseases, allergic responses, and inhaled conidia in humans. Herein, we present an overview of the most common diseases and allergic infections caused by Aspergillus species and their associated health hazards in various indoor environments worldwide.

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MOUSAVI, Bita, et al. Aspergillus species in indoor environments and their possible occupational and public health hazards. Current Medical Mycology, 2016, 2: 36–42.