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Review
. 2013 Feb;30(1):42-5.
doi: 10.5114/pdia.2013.33377. Epub 2013 Feb 20.

The role of fungi in allergic diseases

Wioletta A Zukiewicz-Sobczak  1
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Review

The role of fungi in allergic diseases

Wioletta A Zukiewicz-Sobczak. Postepy Dermatol Alergol. 2013 Feb.

Abstract

Allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, asthma, airborne dermatitis, or allergic conjunctivitis, can be caused or aggravated by components of bioaerosol from natural environment or from indoor environment in enclosed spaces, workplaces and homes. The main components of bioaerosol are fungi and their metabolites, which are common in the environment.

Keywords: allergy; fungi.

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