It has been isolated from humans in skin lesions and from infections of the eye. Aureobasidium has the potential to be a type I and III allergen. Only one species has been reported to cause disease in an already immunocompromised patient.
Aureobasidium sp. is a yeast-like organism that grows in areas with high moisture content and is common in a variety of soils outdoors. This fungus is a saprobe and can also be pathogenic to plants. Widespread in the indoor environment and is common in places where moisture accumulates such as: bathrooms, kitchens, tile grout, and windowsills.
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