1. Particles Fibers emanate from nearly everything in a home environment. Lint from favorite furniture, upholstery, drapes, carpets, as well as a host of synthetic fibers such as rayon, nylon and polyester that often contain dyes and additives, swirl through the air causing all kinds of havoc to our systems. Before the 1970's, many building products and insulation contained asbestos that is linked to Mesotheloma, Neoplasm and Asbestosis. Many ventilation systems have exposed fiberglass in the air stream. Airborne lead particles flake off from lead based paint. Mercury comes … (0 comments)
Ascospores are prominent in nature commonly found in the outdoor environment. Some fungi that belong to the Ascomycete family include the sexual forms of Penicillium/Aspergillus, Chaetominum, etc that may be frequently found growing on damp substrates.
Chaetomium
A vast amount of medical news has been downplayed regarding Chaetomium in the past. Chaetomiumspp. are among the fungi causing infections wholly refered to as Phaeohyphomycosis. Fatal deep mycoses due to Chaetomium Atrobrunneum have been documented. Brain abscess, peritonitis, … (26 comments)
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