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Serpula lacrymans- Health Effects

Mycotoxins Currently there are no known mycotoxins produced by Serpula lacrymans that would be harmful to humans or animals. Irritation and inflammation No symptoms of irritation or inflammation have been attributed to Serpula sp. Allergic Reactions No allergen specific compounds that are known for this fungus. However, existence of asthma associated with Serpula lacrymans has […]

Filed Under: Mold Tagged With: allergen, allergic alveolitis, asthmatic individuals, dry rot, Fungi, fungus, health effects, mycotoxins, serpula lacrymans, skin tests

References For Dry Rot Fungus

Bryant, DH and Rogers, P. (1991). Allergic alveolitis due to wood-rot fungi. Allergy Proc. 12 (2), 89-94. Collectif CTBA. (1996). Insects and fungi of wood. Paris, CTBA. Duncan, C.G., F.F. Lombard (1965). Fungi associated with principal decays in wood products in the United States. U.S. Forest Service Research paper W0-4. Dept. of Agriculture,Washington. D.C. 30p. […]

Filed Under: Fungi Tagged With: dry rot, dry rot fungus, Fungi, fungus, Merulius lacrymans, serpula, serpula lacrymans




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