Quality control of multisource aeroallergen data

Burge, Harriet A.; Jelks, Mary L.; Chapman, Jean A.

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“…There have been many investigations in various parts of the world, to determine the presence and sources of allergenic species of fungi and to evaluate their seasonal variations (Kramer 1959, Davies et al 1963, Upsher 1973, Larsen 1981, Burge et al 1986, Singh et al 1987.…”

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Comparison between fungal airspore concentration at two different sites in the South of Sardinia

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Cosentino

1990

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The occu-mence of airborne fungi at an urban coastal site w s compared with that at a rural inland site in the South of Sardinia. Spore concentrations at the two sites differed markedly with lower'concentrations at the urban site but the spore types found were similar. The general trend of the fungal airspores \as also very similar at both sites as a result of the similar climatic conditions. Mould spore concentrations were greatest in late spring (May-June) and autumn (October-November) with a decrease during summer months at both sites sampled. Cladosporium w s the most common spore type identified followed by Basidiomycetes, Alternaria, ficsarium. These taxa are well known as allergens. It is recommended that further aeromycological surveys should be performed in different areas to determine the clinical importance of fungi as allergens in Sardinia.

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Comparison between fungal airspore concentration at two different sites in the South of Sardinia

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1990

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“…Although many surveys have been carried out to identify aeroallergenic spores of fungi in many areas of the world, the relationship between atmospheric fungal conidial concentrations and clinical symptomatology is still unclear (11,19,20,21,31,33,34,41,52,53,54).…”

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Fungal air-borne spores as health risk factors among workers in alimentary industries

1989

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A survey to evaluate the occurrence of air-borne fungal spores in two different food industries, dairies and bakeries, was conducted. Our data revealed considerable fungal pollution in the environments of both industries, as well as some differences in the distribution of the genera of fungi recovered. Noteworthy was the frequent finding of numerous fungi frequently responsible for allergic rhinitis, asthma and other diseases, or well-known for their production of mycotoxins in foods or characterized by their degradative activity against various substances. Aspergillus, Candida, Fusarium, Geotrichum, Mucor and Penicillium were the most common genera identified in dairies while Alternaria, Aspergillus, Botrytis, Candida, Cladosporium, Penicillium and Saccharomyces occurred more frequently in bakeries. The survey showed that fungi can play a significant role in allergic and non-allergic diseases in modern working environments.

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