Bipolaris • Bipolaris sorokiniana
Molds
Conditions: Allergic rhinitis; allergic asthma, allergic fungal sinusitis; atopic dermatitis.
Symptoms: Itchy, stuffy, or runny nose; post-nasal drip; sneezing; itchy, red or watery eyes; asthmatic symptoms; facial pressure; changes to taste and smell; eczema.
Physical description: Colonies are moderately fast-growing; gray to blackish brown.
Environmental factors: Found in decaying vegetables, rotting wood, outdoor soil, grasses, and plant debris.
Included species: Bipolaris australis, bipolaris brizae, bipolaris cactivora, and more.
References
- “Bipolaris.”The Free Dictionary. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Bipolaris
- “Bipolaris.”The University of Adelaide. https://mycology.adelaide.edu.au/descriptions/hyphomycetes/bipolaris/
- “Bipolaris Sorokiniana.” Allergy-Patient.com. http://www.allergy-patient.com/bipolaris-sorokiniana
- “Helminthosporium (Bipolaris).” Mold-Help.org. http://www.mold-help.org/content/view/409/0/
- “Bipolaris Mold In The Home.” Mold Answers. https://www.mold-answers.com/bipolaris-mold.html
- “Types of Household Molds.”BlackMoldFix.com. https://blackmoldfix.com/types-of-mold/
It has been reported that bipolaris can produce a toxin that potentially causes liver and kidney damage when ingested. This same mold has also been reported to alter human DNA.4
