Aureobasidium
Effects on Human Health:
  • Severe leg and foot infections
  • Allergic Reactions
Symptoms Include:
  • Swelling of the Extremities
  • Discoloration of the Skin
  • Erosion of the Skin

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Method of Transmission:
  • Contact

Clinical Information
  • This mold takes long times to treat and can cause a lot of distress in the meantime.
  • This mold has been associated with cheloid blastomycosis.
  • When presented with a skin break, this mold produces severe leg and foot infections. These infections can be crippling and long lasting, requiring years to recover.