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Med Mycol

Title:		Pathogenesis of indoor fungal diseases
Author(s):		McGinnis MR;
Address:		"Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555-0609, USA. michael.mcginnis@utmb.edu"
Journal Title:		Med Mycol
Year:		2004
Volume:		42
Issue:		2
Page Number:		107 - 117
DOI:		10.1080/13693780410001661473
ISSN/ISBN:		1369-3786 (Print) 1369-3786 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Mold growth within homes and other buildings has been associated to varying degrees with human health problems. These problems vary from allergenic disease to toxicosis. Case definitions for mold exposure have not been adequately defined to allow for a pathognomonic diagnosis of mold-caused disease following indoor exposure. Some important factors that may contribute to the pathogenesis of indoor mold induced disease include beta (1,3)-D-glucans, outer cell wall fungal hydrophobins, 1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene melanin, fungal volatile organic compounds, mycotoxins, and stachylysin. The information in this contribution was presented as the ISHAM Presidential address as a means to clarify some of the confusing surrounding indoor mold-related health issues"
Keywords:		"*Air Microbiology Air Pollution, Indoor/adverse effects Humans Mycoses/*microbiology Mycotoxins/chemistry/*toxicity Stachybotrys/chemistry/growth & development/metabolism/*pathogenicity;"
Notes:		"MedlineMcGinnis, Michael R eng England 2004/05/06 Med Mycol. 2004 Apr; 42(2):107-17. doi: 10.1080/13693780410001661473"