| Airborne fungi in the region of Cubatão, São Paulo State, Brazil |
To compare the diversity of airborne fungi between a region highly affected by air pollution and region less affected by the air pollution |
Seventeen common, 12 rare, and one constant fungal species were found in the region highly affected by air pollution, compared to 19, 10, and two, respectively, in the region less affected by the air pollution. |
| Airborne fungi in the city of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
To investigate the prevalence and seasonal variation of airborne fungi in Porto Alegre |
The most common fungi were ascospores, Cladosporium, Aspergillus, and Penicillium. More fungal spores were observed during the summer than during the autumn. |
| Airborne fungi and sensitivity in atopic individuals in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil |
To determine the prevalence of airborne fungi in Porto Alegre and assess sensitivity to allergens in atopic individuals |
The most prevalent fungi were Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Helminthosporium, ascospores, and basidiospores; 15,38% of atopic individuals had sensitivity to airborne fungi. |
| Airborne fungi isolated in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil |
To determine the prevalence and seasonal variation of airborne fungi in Fortaleza |
The genera Aspergillus, Penicillium, Mycelia sterilia, Fusarium, and Alternaria were found during all months in the year. |
| Airborne fungi causing respiratory allergy in patients from Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil |
To study the relationship between airborne fungi and respiratory allergies among patients in Fortaleza |
All the 10 most prevalent airborne fungi can cause positive skin test reactivity in individuals with respiratory allergies. |
| Monitoring of airborne fungus and yeast species in a hospital unit |
To monitor and characterize airborne filamentous fungi and yeasts in a hospital unit |
Thirty-two genera of airborne fungi were recovered from the surgical center and 31from the intensive care units. The most frequently isolated genera were Cladophialophora sp., Fusarium sp., Penicillium sp., Chrysosporium sp., and Aspergillus sp. |
| Fungal microbiota in air conditioners in intensive care units in Teresina, Piauí |
To identify airborne fungi in air conditioners in ICUs in Teresina-PI |
Eight genera and 33 species of fungi were found. All the species found were pathogenic and can aggravate the condition of hospital patients |
| Isolation of pathogenic yeasts in the air from hospital environments in the city of Fortaleza, northeast Brazil |
To monitor pathogenic yeasts in 2 hospitals in Fortaleza |
Critical and semi-critical areas had the same number of yeasts. Four different yeast genera were isolated: Candida, Rhodotorula, Trichosporon, and Saccharomyces
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| Indoor and outdoor atmospheric fungal spores in the São Paulo metropolitan area (Brazil): species and numeric concentrations |
To estimate the indoor and outdoor concentrations of fungal spores in the Metropolitan Area of Sao Paulo. |
Penicillium sp. and Aspergillus spp. were the most prevalent species both indoors and outdoors in both seasons |
| Fungal microbiota in air-conditioning installed in adult and neonatal intensive treatment units and their impact in two university hospitals in the central western region, Mato Grosso, Brazil |
To evaluate fungal microbiota in air-conditioning units installed in ICUs in two university hospitals in Mato Grosso |
The most frequently detected genera in both hospitals were Aspergillus sp., Penicillium sp., and Cladosporium sp. |
| Trichocomaceae: Biodiversity of Aspergillus sp. and Penicillium sp. residing in libraries |
To determine the prevalence of airborne fungi from the genera Aspergillus and Penicillium in libraries |
Aspergillus sp. and Penicillium sp. were identified in 89.6% and 10.4% of samples. Quantities of both genera were highest in the dry season. |
| Frequency of airborne fungus in critical areas at a hospital unit in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil |
To determine the frequency of airborne fungi in four critical areas in a hospital unit. |
The most frequent genera were Aspergillus sp. (43%), Penicillum sp. (12%), Fusarium sp. (11%), Candida sp. (6%), and Curvularia sp. (5%). |
| Indoor air as a potential determinant of the frequency of invasive aspergillosis in intensive care units |
To determine the concentration of airborne fungi in three ICUs in Brazil and correlate fungal burden with the frequency of Aspergillus spp. isolation from clinical samples of patients in these units |
More than half of the isolated fungi were Cladosporium sp. or Penicillium sp. Fungal contamination of indoor air may influence the frequency of invasive Aspergillus in ICU patients. |
| Diversity and dynamics of airborne fungi in São Luis, State of Maranhão, Brazil |
To identify airborne fungi in São Luis, Maranhão and correlate these genera with the area and season |
The most common fungi were Aspergillus Penicillium, Cladosporium, Curvularia and Fusarium. Fungal biological diversity did not show large seasonal variations. |
| Respiratory allergy to airborne fungi in São Luís, MA: clinical aspects and levels of IgE in a structured asthma program |
To analyze the level of specific IgE against airborne fungi in patients with a clinical diagnosis of asthma and rhinitis/sinusitis |
Prevalence of seropositivity was 79.7% for Penicillium sp., 77.8% for Neurospora sp., 77.8% for Fusarium sp., and 44.9% for Aspergillus sp. |
| Effect of the implosion and demolition of a hospital building on the concentration of fungi in the air |
To evaluate the impact of the demolition of a wing of a hospital in Rio de Janeiro on the concentration of fungi inside and outside the hospital. |
The implosion and mechanical demolition of the building resulted in a large increase in the concentration of fungi in the air. |
| IgE serum concentration against airborne fungi in children with respiratory allergies |
To evaluate total and specific E immunoglobulin (IgE) antibody concentrations in children aged 10-14 with allergic respiratory diseases |
IgE total serum concentration increased in 97% of the atopic individuals. |
| Antimicrobial and enzymatic activity of anemophilous fungi in a public university in Brazil |
To determine the air quality of an academic center and analyze potential enzymatic and antimicrobial production of isolated fungi |
The most common fungal genera were Aspergillus, Penicillium, Talaromyces, Curvularia, and Paecilomyces. Isolated fungi have potential for enzymatic and antimicrobial activity. |
| Airborne fungi in an intensive care unit |
To isolate and identify airborne fungi in an ICU in a University Hospital in Pelotas |
Seven fungi genera were identified, the most prevalent of which was Penicillium sp., followed by Aspergillus sp., Cladosporium sp., Fusarium sp., Paecelomyces sp., Curvularia sp., and Alternaria sp. |
| Airborne fungi isolated from different environments of a primary school in the city of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil |
To identify airborne fungi in a primary school and determine the influence of seasonality |
The most frequent genera during the dry and rainy seasons were Aspergillus sp. (19.21%) and Cladosporium sp. (34,8%), respectively. |
| Air pollution and its impact on the concentration of airborne fungi in the megacity of São Paulo, Brazil |
To monitor airborne fungi and bacteria in São Paulo and assess correlations with atmospheric conditions and the concentration of other air pollutants |
The number of CFUs increased by approximately 80% during the sampling period in response to environmental changes favored by a truck driver strike. |
| Study of airborne fungal microbiota in three environments of a University in Santa Catarina |
To analyze the presence of airborne fungi in indoor and outdoor environments in a university in the state of Santa Catarina |
The most prevalent genera of fungi were Gliocladium sp., Fusarium sp., Penicillium sp. and Cladosporium sp. |
| Monitoring of airborne fungi in a library in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo |
To detect the presence of airborne fungi in a library in São José do Rio Preto |
The following genera were identified: Aspergillus sp. (19 isolated) Cladosporium sp. (6 isolated); Curvularia sp. and Trichoderma sp. (3 of each isolated); Cunninghamella sp., Penicillium sp. and Scopulariopsis sp. (2 of each isolated); Beauveria sp., Chaetomium sp., Mucor sp. and Nigrospora sp. (1 of each isolated). |
| Evaluation of microbiological air parameters and the fungal community involved in the potential risks of biodeterioration in a cultural heritage of humanity, Ouro Preto, Brazil |
To investigate air microbiological parameters inside Nossa Senhora da Conceição Church and identify the population of airborne fungi |
Two fungal species were detected colonizing artworks: Cladosporium cladosporioides and Aspergillus versicolor. Air quality monitoring inside the church was in accordance with the standards set out in the legislation in Brazil. |
| Airborne fungi in Laranjal Beach, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul |
To identify airborne fungi in Laranjal Beach over a period of one year |
The most prevalent airborne fungi were Cladosporiums sp., Alternaria sp., Penicillium sp., Curvularia sp., and non-sporulating fungi. |
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