Reported to be allergenic as a type I and III allergen. P. variotii can cause paecilomycosis, which can manifest itself as keratitis, cellulitis, endocarditits, alveolitis and others. Linked to wood-trimmers disease and humidifier associated illnesses. Some members of this genus are reported to cause pneumonia.
Commonly found in soil and dust, less frequently in air. It may produce arsine gas if growing on arsenic substrate. This can occur on wallpapers covered with paris green.
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