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Aspergillus penicilloides and Eurotium halophilicum in association with house-dust mites

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Aspergillus penicilloides Speg., Eurotium halophilicum Christensen et al. and other xerophilic fungi were isolated from house dust. The isolates of E. halophilicum are described and compared with the type strain of this species. A. penicilloides appeared to be rather common. The species concept of this species is broadened to accomodate some variable forms with different colony characters and conidiophore structures. The role of both species is discussed in connection with house-dust mites, house-dust allergy and skin diseases.

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  1. Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures, Baarn

    R. A. Samson & B. v. d. Lustgraaf

  2. Laboratorium voor Minibiologie, Dermatologisch Instituut Rijksuniversiteit, Utrecht, The Netherlands

    R. A. Samson & B. v. d. Lustgraaf

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Samson, R.A., Lustgraaf, B.v.d. Aspergillus penicilloides and Eurotium halophilicum in association with house-dust mites. Mycopathologia 64, 13–16 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00443082

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