Rhodotorula sp.

A reddish yeast typically found in moist environments such as carpeting, cooling coils and drain pans. In some countries it is the most common yeast genus identified in indoor airĀ (17). This yeast has been reported to be allergenicĀ (7). Positive skin tests have been reportedĀ (17). It has colonized terminally ill patientsĀ (6).