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Aspergillus (/ ˌ æ s p ər ˈ dʒ ɪ l ə s /) is a genus consisting of several hundred mold species found in various climates worldwide. Aspergillus was first catalogued in 1729 by the Italian priest and biologist Pier Antonio Micheli .
Aspergillus fumigatus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus, and is one of the most common Aspergillus species to cause disease in individuals with an immunodeficiency. Aspergillus fumigatus , a saprotroph widespread in nature, is typically found in soil and decaying organic matter, such as compost heaps, where it plays an essential ...
The hyphae of Aspergillus species range in diameter from 2.5 to 4.5 μm. They have septate hyphae, [28] but these are not always apparent, and in such cases they may be mistaken for Zygomycota. [27] Aspergillus hyphae tend to have dichotomous branching that is progressive and primarily at acute angles of around 45°. [27]
Aspergillus penicillioides is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus, and is among the most xerophilic fungi. [1]Aspergillus penicillioides is typically found in indoor air, house dust, and on substrates with low water activity, such as dried food, papers affected by foxing, and inorganic objects such as binocular lenses. [2]
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Exposure can occur at home, at work or in other settings. [36] [37] It is predicted that about 5% of people have some airway symptoms due to allergic reactions to molds in their lifetimes. [38] Hypersensitivity may also be a reaction toward an established fungal infection in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
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