New findings of airborne fungal spores in the atmosphere of Havana, Cuba, using aerobiological non-viable methodology

Almaguer, Michel Guerra; Aira, María Jesús; Rojas, Teresa-Irene; Fernández-González, María; Rodríguez-Rajo, F. J.

doi:10.26444/aaem/89738

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“…The total spore count was 200,451. Cladosporium was the most abundant, followed by Leptosphaeria, Coprinus and Aspergillus/Penicillium [31]. Kasprzyk et al studied the fungal spores in the atmosphere around the city of Rzeszow in Poland.…”

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Airborne fungal spore relationships with meteorological parameters and skin prick test results in Elazig, Turkey

Kılıç

Altunoğlu

AKDOĞAN>

et al. 2020

J Environ Health Sci Engineer

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Background Since fungi spores have high concentrations in the atmosphere during most of the year, they have an important place in respiratory allergies. In this regard, the preparation of calendars showing fungi spore loads for residential areas has much importance in the treatment of the patients. The first aim of this study was to present the airborne fungal spore research results from Eastern Anatolia in Turkey. Then, the mold spores' relationships with the meteorological parameters and skin prick test results were also evaluated. The presence of fungal spores was investigated using a volumetric spore trap in 2018 year. Methods In this study, fungal spores within the atmosphere of the Elazığ city of Turkey was measured through the volumetric method, using a Lanzoni VPPS 2000 device (VPPS 2000 Lanzoni, Bologna, Italy), in 2018 year. Annual data of temperature, humidity, precipitation and wind speed were used for comparing meteorological data with airborne fungal spore counts. In addition, 637 children who were admitted to a pediatric allergy clinic with allergic complaints were enrolled in the study. Results A total of 145,099 spores/m 3 and 20 fungal taxa belonging to the molds were recorded. Ustilago was the predominant genus (18.10%), followed by Oidium (18.01%), Drechslera (12.82%), and Fusarium (11.60%), which were the most common fungal spores found in Elazig's atmosphere. The total mold spores in the atmosphere reached the highest level, with 28,153 spores/m 3 , in July (mid-summer). Moreover, we found a positive correlation between the mold spores and the temperature, but negative correlations with the humidity and wind speed. In the skin prick tests in the children with allergic complaints, we detected sensitization to Alternaria alternata in 4.4%, Cladosporium herbarum in 3.0%, Penicillium notatum in 1.4%, and Aspergillus fumigatus in 1.1%. Additionally, there was no correlation between fungal spore concentration in the atmosphere with fungal spores sensitization in the skin prick test. Conclusions This study was the first aerofungal survey of the Eastern Anatolia region in Turkey; therefore, new information has been introduced in the field of aerobiology in Turkey.

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Airborne fungal spore relationships with meteorological parameters and skin prick test results in Elazig, Turkey

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Altunoğlu

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et al. 2020

J Environ Health Sci Engineer

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“…In more arid climate types, such as Karachi (Pakistan) and Kuwait, Cladosporium, Alternaria, Aspergillus, andPenicillium were also found among the top frequent airborne fungal spores, together with Curvularia and Periconia in Karachi (43) and Cryptococcus, Candida, Schizophyllum, Fusarium , and Gleotinia in Kuwait (44). Finally, under tropical climates, airborne fungal spores were dominated by Cladosporium, Leptosphaeria, Coprinus, Aspergillus, and Penicillium in Havana (Cuba) using a culture-independent direct identification method (45) and by Penicillium and Aspergillus in Nigeria using a culture-dependent approach (46). Under temperate climates, seasonal variations usually increase fungal abundance with higher temperatures and rainfall, such as during summer and fall (42).…”

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“…On the other hand, all networks examined Alternaria (16), most of themCladosporium (14) and the third more cited spore wasEpicoccum (10). Other fungal spores where cited (45) in the list, but only by 1 to 6 networks (39). Partly overlapping findings were reported from the European urban areas of Bratislava (Slovakia, temperate continental climate), Thessaloniki (Greece, Mediterranean climate), and Madrid (Spain, warm-temperate subtropical climate).…”

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Fungal exposome, human health and unmet needs: a 2022 update with special focus on allergy

Vitte¹,

Michel²,

Malinovschi

et al. 2022

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Humans inhale, ingest and touch thousands of fungi each day. The ubiquity and diversity of the fungal kingdom are in sharp contrast with their complex and relatively blurred taxonomy and scarce knowledge about their distribution, pathogenic effects, and effective interventions at the environmental and individual levels. Here, we present an overview of salient features of fungi as permanent players of the human exposome and key determinants of human health. Improved understanding of the fungal exposome sheds new light on the epidemiology of fungal-related diseases, their immunological substratum, the currently available methods, and biomarkers for environmental and medical fungi. Unmet needs are described and potential approaches are highlighted as perspectives.

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“…Los cuatro tipos esporales identificados pueden manifestar ambas potencialidades. Palabras clave: Aeromicología, alergia, biodeterioro, hongos, relación interior/exterior No obstante, mediante este método sólo puede realizarse la identificación hasta género o tipo esporal (TE), porque no permite el reconocimiento de estructuras de reproducción ni vegetativas (Mallo et al 2011, Almaguer-Chávez et al 2018.…”

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Diversidad y calidad fúngica del aire de la Casa Museo Polo Montañez, Artemisa, Cuba

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Montero

Espinosa

2021

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RESUMEN El estudio de la aeromicobiota de los museos contribuye a la conservación de los materiales que allí se resguardan y a la prevención de enfermedades alérgicas en los visitantes. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar la diversidad y calidad fúngica del aire de la Casa Museo Polo Montañez mediante una metodología volumétrica no viable. Se calculó la razón entre las concentraciones fúngicas del aire interior y exterior para evaluar su calidad. Además, se realizó un análisis ecológico de los hongos detectados. La calidad del aire interior de las salas fue buena y se comprobó la similitud entre los taxones del interior y exterior. El tipo esporal Aspergillus/Penicillium destacó por su abundancia en el aire interior y el tipo esporal Cladosporium en el exterior. De la micobiota detectada 12 géneros se informan con propiedades biodeteriorantes y nueve alergénicas. Los cuatro tipos esporales identificados pueden manifestar ambas potencialidades.

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New findings of airborne fungal spores in the atmosphere of Havana, Cuba, using aerobiological non-viable methodology

Abstract: Many airbone fungi are primary causes of both respiratory disease and crop damage. These new findings constitute a major contribution to Cuba's aerobiological database.

Cited by 15 publications

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Airborne fungal spore relationships with meteorological parameters and skin prick test results in Elazig, Turkey

Airborne fungal spore relationships with meteorological parameters and skin prick test results in Elazig, Turkey

Fungal exposome, human health and unmet needs: a 2022 update with special focus on allergy

Diversidad y calidad fúngica del aire de la Casa Museo Polo Montañez, Artemisa, Cuba

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