Epicoccum sp.

Allergen

A common allergen.

Burge, H.A. 1985. "Fungus allergens," Clin. Rev. Allergy , 3:19-329.

Growth Media

Found in plants, soil, grains, textiles, and paper products. Grows well on sudan grass used for bedding if not properly dried.

Mould Allergy, Yousef Al-Doory and Joanne F. Domson, Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia, 1984. 287 p.

Spore Size

Conidia dimensions 15-25 microns.

Mould Allergy, Yousef Al-Doory and Joanne F. Domson, Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia, 1984. 287 p.