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Acremonium

This is found commonly in soil and dead plants. It grows indoors on wet-building materials like drywall, ceiling tiles, and building paper. It can be allergenic and can be a pathogen for immunocompromised individuals.

Alternaria

This is found commonly in outdoor air and on many plants and food. It thrives on rotting farmland manure and may resist fungicides. Alternaria is an occasional contaminant of water-damaged building materials with cellulose. It can be a notable source of fungal allergy, and pathogenic infections are infrequently reported.

Aspergillus

There is a wide range of this fungus. Some species are opportunistic pathogens and may cause pulmonary infections. Some also produce mycotoxins and are associated with allergic reactions and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. These organisms are some of the first fungi to grow on water-damaged materials. They are common outside, but your exposure outside is usually considered low.

Aureobasidium

This yeast-like fungus is commonly found on caulk or damp window frames in bathrooms. It may be pink or black. Although it seldom causes infections, it can be allergenic. This is one type of mold that is a type of mildew. It will grow in cooler climates and is common on siding.

Bacillus

Bacillus survives in soil. It is mostly nonpathogenic for people.

Basidiospores

Basidiospores are often associated with dry rot. This fungus is usually manifested in toadstools, mushrooms, puffballs, rusts, and smuts. High levels of these spores can contribute to indoor allergies. Poria incrassata is a particularly destructive type. It can contribute to the collapse of buildings during a severe infestation.

Botrytis

This is most commonly associated with plants and can cause allergic asthma after exposure inside. Greenhouses often have high levels, and other indoor areas with high humidity or numerous plants are at risk.

Ceratocystis or Ophiostoma

This common plant pathogen is found frequently in lumber. Therefore, it can be found in lumberyards and may be built into your home. It has not been thoroughly studied, but it is not reported to be a pathogen or a producer of mycotoxins or allergens.

Chaetomium

Commonly found on deteriorating wood products, this fungus often emits a musty odor and may be found on water-damaged drywall. Its health effects are not thoroughly documented, but some rare compounds have been identified as mutagenic.

Cladosporium

This fungus is most frequently found in the air, and it may flourish inside or outside. It is most likely to be found in elevated levels with water-damaged environments. Some species are resistant to certain treated lumbers.

Epicoccum

A secondary invader of plant materials, this fungus can flourish at higher temperatures than other fungi. This allows it to be a human skin pathogen. Colonies produce a wide variety of colors depending on the food source. Although it may be isolated from water-damaged building materials, it is generally associated with outdoor settings.

Fusarium

Fusarium is found in soils and plants around the world. It can invade corn and barley, producing toxins at lower temperatures than other fungi. Fusarium has affected water-damaged carpets and other building materials. It can cause infection in immunocompromised people. Its spores are typically slimy and may be difficult to isolate in air samples. It may cause allergies, asthma, and mycotoxins.

Gram-Negative Rods

This group of bacteria is commonly found in standing water and water-saturated structures. Most are opportunistic pathogens. Many species release endotoxins that can cause headaches and allergic reactions.

Mucor

This mold is found worldwide and frequently is present in the air. Mucor can be found in dung and moist hay. Fast-growing and opportunistic, this fungus can cause rare infections in immunocompromised people. It's a mild allergen most of the time.

Penicillium

This is a common species that causes food spoilage, and it can colonize on leather objects. It is an indicator of indoor dampness, and some species can produce mycotoxins. If you are exposed to penicillium, you could experience negative health complications. It's one of the first fungi found to grow on water-damaged materials, and it is associated with allergic reactions and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It has a strong, musty odor that can be distinctive.

Pithomyces

Pithomyces is found in decaying wood, soil, and plant materials. It is not associated with infections or major health problems in humans. It has been found on paper but is not commonly found inside.

Rhizopus

Rhizopus is found often in house dust, soil, fruit, nuts, and seeds. It grows in the garbage or leftover foods. Exposure to large numbers of spores can spark respiratory complications. This is an allergen and can be opportunistic as a pathogen for immunocompromised individuals. People with diabetic ketoacidosis, malnutrition, and severe burns should be especially careful with this fungus.

Scopulariopsis

This common contaminant can cause toenail infections.

Sepedomium

This is commonly found in soil. It is pathogenic to humans.

Stachybotrys Chartarum

This fungus grows on wet building materials with cellulose. Usually, the materials have been wet for more than a week before the growth begins. It can produce mycotoxins that irritate the skin and mucous membranes. In particular, it can produce satratoxin, which is toxic when inhaled. Extreme care should be taken when this is found indoors.

Staphylococci

This opportunistic pathogen can survive in nasal secretions and on the skin. It produces many toxins. If the fungus is coagulase-positive, it is potentially pathogenic.

Sterile Mycelium

This fungus is not mature enough for speciation, but it may still be problematic in homes and businesses.

Streptomyces

Streptomyces spores are mostly nonpathogenic, but some species cause human infections. This mold can produce potentially harmful mycotoxins. It often smells like freshly tilled soil. It's used in pharmaceuticals.

Trichoderma

This widespread fungus grows in carpets, unglazed ceramics, and paper in damp homes. Some species produce metabolites that can be toxic and may cause symptoms. It is an allergen that affects immunocompromised individuals with some severity.

Ulocladium

Ulocladium is found in soil, wood, and decaying plant material. It can also grow on wet walls and particleboard. Because of its high-water requirements, it's considered an excellent indicator of water damage. This genus is allergenic and affects those with Alternaria allergies.

Wallemia

Wallemia is found around the world in house dust, air, dry food, and soil. It attacks materials with low water activity, and it is an allergen that may produce mycotoxins. It can grow on materials with high salt content.

Yeast

Yeast is common in moist habitats. It can grow with reduced oxygen levels. This organism can spark allergies and can be an opportunistic pathogen.