INCIDENCE OF FUNGAL SPORES AT THE HOMES OF ALLERGIC PATIENTS IN AN AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY .1. 12-MONTH STUDY IN AND OUT OF DOORS

  • 1 January 1979
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 43  (4) , 225-228
Abstract
A 12 mo. survey of fungal spores in and out of homes of 145 allergic patients in an agricultural community was conducted. More than 6100 colonies were recovered and 33 genera identified from Nov. 1977, through Oct. 1978. Cladosporium was the most common genus identified and was recovered from 90% of the homes. Peak Cladosporium counts were observed during Nov. through Jan., with another peak in March. Penicillium and Alternaria were recovered from 57% and 33% of the homes, respectively. Relationships were observed between minimum daily temperature and indoor and outdoor Cladosporium and Mycelia sterilia counts. The relationship between sporulation of fungi and other environmental factors was discussed.