Specification
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Cladosporium (clad-oh-spore-ee-um)
Classification: Common Allergen/ Contaminant
Possible Health Effect: Rarely pathogenic, it is a common agent of hay fever and asthma and other allergy related symptoms.
Macroscopic Morphology: Surface of the mold is greenish brown or can appear black in color with age and have heap or folded appearance.
Environment: Cladosporium can be found in most air samples most of the time. It is very common. Cladosporium is one of the types of mold found growing on
HVAC vent covers and grills. It can grow on leaves, textiles, wood, paper, and decaying vegetation.
Hyphal Fragments (hy-full)
Classification: N/A
Possible Health Effect: N/A
Macroscopic Morphology: Not a type of mold. A hyphal fragment is a small piece or portion of 'root'-like structure called hyphae/mycelia. Hyphal fragments
are common in air samples. Mold type cannot be identified by the hyphae alone.
Environment: N/A
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