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| Acremonium Habitat and Health Implications |
| Naturally found in soils, decaying organic matter, hay and plant debris. This genus can be found in food and in the indoor environment. Reported to be possibly allergenic and may cause hay fever, asthma and hypersensitivity pnuemonitis (HP). Can produce a Trichothecen toxin, which is toxic if ingested. It can produce mycetomas, infections of the cornea and nails. It may also give off an unpleasant odor due to the production of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Produces cephalosporins, which are an important class of antibiotics. |
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