/Penicillium These are two of the most commonly found allergenic fungi in problem buildings Aspergillus comes in many varieties (species) Many of the varieties produce toxic substances It may be associated with symptoms such as sinusitis, allergic bronchiopulmonary aspergillosis, and other allergic symptoms Penicillium is a variety of mold that is very common indoors and is found in increased numbers in problem buildings It also has many varieties, some of which produce toxic substances The symptoms are allergic reactions, mucous membrane irritation, headaches, vomiting, and diarrhea Because the spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium are very similar, they are not differentiated by microscopic analysis and are reported together
is a group of molds which is found everywhere world-wide, especially in the autumn and winter in the Northern hemisphere Only a few of these molds can cause illness in humans and animals Most people are naturally immune and do not develop disease caused by Aspergillus
genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals