Open AccessFUNGAL ALLERGY
Author(s) -
С В Царев,
С В Царев
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
rossijskij allergologičeskij žurnal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2686-682X
pISSN - 1810-8830
DOI - 10.36691/rja855
Subject(s) - mycotoxin , allergy , aspergillus , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , immunology
Fungal allergy is discussed in this review. Aerobiological, epidemiological data are presented. Immunobiologyof fungal (mould and yeast) allergens and mechanisms of fungusinduced allergic diseases also summarized in the review. Fungi are ubiquitous in environments. Mold spores are found both indoors and outdoors. Mostfungi are not pathogenic to healthy humans while some cause diseases. Molds and other fungi produce allergens, irritants, and toxic substances (mycotoxins)