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Alternaria alternata

Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 4:34 am
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The smoking Aspergillus is dangerous because the toxins that accompany its vital activity are allergens. They are capable of destroying red blood cells that are part of the blood. In addition, the toxins of this fungus can suppress the development of immunity.

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Another type of spore-forming mold fungi is Alternaria tenuis.

The appearance of the colonies of this fungus depends on the nutrient medium on which they are formed. Most often, these are dark gray, almost black, spots. But they can also have a greenish-olive tint.

This fungus lives on the dying part of the plant. Its colonies can be found on autumn leaves, overripe fruits and even just on the surface of the soil.

This mold can survive brazil mobile database food products, including, for example, pork, as well as textiles. The fungus' toxins affect plants and poison grain seeds.

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Not only fungal spores, but also its fragments can be found both outdoors and indoors, concentrating in household dust. The risk of Alternaria tenuis colonies is higher in homes with a humid atmosphere.

In wooden buildings, this mold spreads faster than in concrete houses. The spread of its spores occurs on windy sunny days with low air humidity.

In addition to direct infection, which occurs when a person comes into direct contact with Alternaria tenuis, poisoning from the toxins of this mold can occur.