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Review
. 2016 Mar;2(1):36-42.
doi: 10.18869/acadpub.cmm.2.1.36.

Aspergillus species in indoor environments and their possible occupational and public health hazards

B Mousavi  1   2 , M T Hedayati  1   2 , N Hedayati  3 , M Ilkit  4 , S Syedmousavi  5   6   7   1
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Aspergillus species in indoor environments and their possible occupational and public health hazards

B Mousavi et al. Curr Med Mycol. 2016 Mar.

Abstract

The genus Aspergillus, which consists of a few hundred opportunistic mold species found in various climatic conditions, causes diseases including localized infections, fatal diseases, allergic responses, and inhaled conidia in humans. Herein, we present an overview of the most common diseases and allergic infections caused by Aspergillus species and their associated health hazards in various indoor environments worldwide.

Keywords: Allergen; Aspergillus; Indoor environments; Public health hazards.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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