Health Effects
It is a major cause of aspergillosis (5, 26). Both invasive and allergic aspergillosis are caused by this organism (26). Aspergillosis affects individuals who are immune compromised.
Growth Media
Grows well at 35° C.
Outdoor Location
Commonly found in compost piles with temperatures higher than 40° C, in mild to warm soils, and on cereals (5).
Spore Size
Conidia dimensions 2-3.5 microns (5).
Water Activity
0.82 (5); Optimum >0.97 (22).