Cladosporium/Herbarum

Cladosporium/Herbarum • Cladosporium/Herbarum

Molds

Conditions: Allergic asthma; sinus and pulmonary infections.

Symptoms: Post-nasal drip; headaches; asthmatic symptoms.

Physical description: Grows in green, black, or brown colonies on damp, porous materials like wood and textiles.

Environmental factors: Found on both living and dead plant materials, textiles, rubber, paper, and food; grows over a wide range of temperatures and has frequently been reported causing spoilage of meat in cold storage.

Cross-reactivity: Alternaria and stemphylium

Included species: Cladosporium sphaerospermum, cladosporium cladosporiodes, hormodendrum cladosporiodes, and more

References

1. “Cladosporium.”Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Cladosporium

2. “Cladosporium Mold: A Trigger for Asthmatic Attacks.” MBL Labs. https://www.moldbacteria.com/mold/cladosporium.html

3. “Mold Basics.” AMI Environmental. http://amienvironmental.com/mold-basics/

Did You Know?

Cladosporium is a well-known trigger for asthmatic attacks and is one of the most widespread molds.