Hi Ernest;
Try Medical Mycology by John Rippon. There are reports of allergic
effects of exposure to Aspergillus sp. conidia. He would be a good place
to start. After that a Medline search.
Good luck.
Michael
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On Fri, 18 Oct 1996, Ernest Stracener wrote:
> Does anyone have any substantive information regarding potential health
> effects of human exposure to spores originating from aspergillus niger?
> I am aware of some toxigenic effects attributable to exposure to other
> types of aspergillus (e.g. A. versicolor, A. fumigatus), but have not
> learned of any potential effects of exposure to A. niger.
>> Any response is appreciated.
>> Ernest Stracener
> Industrial Hygienist
>>
