Alternaria

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Description

Alternaria is a genus of Detrimental Fungi.  It is present in the air (i.e. it is an outdoor airborne Detrimental Fungi).

 

Toxic Effects of Alternaria

Immune System

 Alternaria species may be the underlying cause of some Allergies.

 

Respiratory System

 Alternaria species may be the underlying cause of some cases of Asthma.  [1]

 Alternaria species may be the underlying cause of many cases of (allergic fungal) Sinusitis (approximately 44% of Chronic Sinusitis patients are infected with Alternaria species).

 

Species of Alternaria

 Alternaria tenuis

 

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