The filamentous fungus Stachybotrys chartarum is known for its toxic metabolites and has been associated with serious health problems, including mycotoxicosis, among occupants of contaminated buildings. Here, we present results from a case study, where an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) method was developed for known and tentatively identified...

Brachiaria species are cultivated worldwide in tropical and subtropical climates as the main forage source for ruminants. Numerous tropical and warm-season grasses cause hepatogenous photosensitization, among them several species of Brachiaria. Steroidal saponins present in these plants may be responsible for liver damage. However, sporidesmin and other hepatotoxic mycotoxins are likely to prod...

Damage in a Worker with Repeated Exposure to Fungi in a Water-Damaged Building” In their case report of a worker with lung damage associated with microbial exposure, Trout et al. (1) emphasized the need for further research on markers of exposure to bioaerosols, particularly fungi that produce mycotoxins. The authors presented an interesting pilot serologic investigation for IgG and IgM antibod...

The species composition and structure of soil complexes micromycetes under faba beans were studied. indices the frequency occurrence abundance microscopic fungi in soils ten varieties analyzed comparison with control (pure fallow). revealed 20 from 10 genera. 16 genera identified soils. Most belong to Ascomycota division (classes Dothideomycetes, Eurotiomycetes, Saccharomycetes, Sordariomycetes...

Macrocyclic trichothecenes, mycotoxins produced by Stachybotrys chartarum, have been implicated in adverse reactions in individuals exposed to mold-contaminated environments. Cellular and humoral immune responses and the presence of trichothecenes were evaluated in patients with mold-related health complaints. Patients underwent history, physical examination, skin prick/puncture tests with mold...