Definitions for "Chaetomium"
A known allergen that causes Type I and Type III allergies. Common on many indoor surfaces, especially on material containing cellulose. Prevalent within carpets, cardboard, paper, and sheetrock. It can cause skin and nail infections. Some species produce sterigmatocystin, a mycotoxin shown to cause kidney and liver damage in laboratory animals.
A common fungus in soils, dung, decaying organic matter, seeds and wood or other cellulose-containing materials. Can be found indoors in water-damaged buildings on sheet rock, wall paper and other paper products. It is a common cause of food spoilage. In some species it is allergenic, but rarely causes human infections.
toxin-former commonly found on damp sheet- rock