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Organism Library
Chaetomium species
- Health Effects
- Chaetomium can produce type I fungal hypersensitivity and has caused onychomycosis (nail infections).
It is an ascomycete. It is found on a variety of substrates containing cellulose including paper and plant compost. It can be found on the damp or water damaged paper in sheetrock after a long term water damage. Several species have been reported to play a major role in decomposition of cellulose made materials. These fungi are able to dissolve the cellulose fibers in cotton and paper, and thus cause these materials to disintegrate. The process is especially rapid under moist conditions.
Chaetomium species Testing
You can order air, water, or soil analysis testing for Mold, Legionella, Asbestos, and other contaminants including Chaetomium species by clicking here.
You can order air, water, or soil analysis testing for Mold, Legionella, Asbestos, and other contaminants including Chaetomium species by clicking here.
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