Features of the seasonal dynamics of airborne fungal spore concentrations in Ukraine

Fungi represent a distinct kingdom of ubiquitous living beings. Most other organisms are constantly in contact with elements the fungal body. In particular, widespread vegetation fungi environment, their sporulation and further spread spores mycelia by air currents make particles human respiratory organs inevitable. This can lead to development sensitization allergies. Therefore, aim presented study was determine taxonomy airborne spores, qualitative quantitative changes this composition at different times year compared previous seasons, as well prevention allergic diseases. The carried out from 2011 2021 volumetric method using Burkard trap Hirst type 24-hour mode (from February November). device installed on roof chemical building National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya. Reading microscopic slides obtained samples light microscopes magnification 400 1000 12 vertical transects. It found that various taxonomic groups fungi, namely, Asco- Basidiomycetes were observed throughout growing season March October highest concentrations mid late summer. Thus, June, July August, peak Ganoderma, Coprinus, Cladosporium observed; July, September – Ustilaginales; November Alternaria, Epicoccum; Basidiospores, also Periconia, Stemphylium Uredinales; Agrocybe. Among all studied micromycetes, highest. However, significant persisted even autumn period, which made specific causative agent diseases time, especially against background low pollen concentrations. Climate change modification length season. information should be taken into account when predicting symptoms seasonal allergies population.