what is aspergillus? and where is it most found?

Answer 1

There are many species of Aspergillus that are potentially pathogenic. Aspergillus is very common and we are constantly inhaling the spores. It is considered ubiquitous...found everywhere. Infection usually requires either heavy exposure or some from of immuno-compromised state. Aspergillus most often requires damp, dark conditions for growth and spore production.

Answer 2

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Ascomycota
Order: Eurotiales
Family: Trichocomaceae
Genus: Aspergillus


Description and Natural Habitats

Aspergillus is a filamentous, cosmopolitan and ubiquitous fungus found in nature. It is commonly isolated from soil, plant debris, and indoor air environment. While a teleomorphic state has been described only for some of the Aspergillus spp., others are accepted to be mitosporic, without any known sexual spore production.

Answer 3

Aspergillus is mold, which can cause disease, but in many cases it doesn't. There are numerous types of aspergillus. You can research it on the web.This mold is common, and can be found just about anywhere where mold is likely to appear.

Answer 4

Aspergillus is a fungus. Look at this page for a ton more info:
http://www.doctorfungus.org/thefungi/Aspergillus_spp.htm

Answer 5

asperigillus is a fungus. it is one of three that are commonly known. The symptoms of aspergillus is that you will have a bright red bloody sputum along with chest pain. usually they will do a chest x-ray for this problem. if you think that you have this, you need to go to the doctor. it is a fungus in the lungs and should not be taken lightly

Answer 6

I vaguely remember this from Microbiology but I remember it being a type of fungus. Just google it and you should be able to find information.