A genus of mold which can be found within indoor environments. Certain species are pathogenic (harmful to human health) and cause severe sickness to those who are affected.
Effects on Human Health
Symptoms of Contamination
Sinus Infections
Ear Infections
Skin Infections
Pneumonia
Respiratory Infections
Vomiting
Headaches
Asthmatic Symptoms
Flu-like Symptoms
Allergic Symptoms
Hyper sensitivities
Coughing
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Illness
Dizziness
Method of Transmission
Airborne Inhalation
Clinical Information
An important agent of opportunistic infections in debilitated patients.
Can cause inflammatory diseases in lungs and other organs.
Can cause fungus balls, known as mycetoma, to form in the lungs.
Causes infection of the anterior and posteria chambers of the eye and can lead to blindness.
Disseminated aspergilloses is a rare, acute and usually fatal infection that produces Septicemia, Thrombosis, and can affect virtually any organ, but especially the heart, lungs, brain, and kidneys.
Aspergillus can produce clinical infections in persons who become vulnerable. Such debilitation can result from excessive or prolonged use of antibiotics, which can be difficult to diagnose.
Persons who develop chemical sensitivities or MCS almost always are allergic to molds at an earlier stage of their lives.
