Epicoccum
Effects on Human Health:
  • Severe Allergic Complications
  • Systemic Infections
  • Lung Infections
Symptoms Include:
  • Sneezing
  • Coughing
  • Wheezing
  • Runny Nose
  • Dizziness
  • Redness and Swelling
Method of Transmission:
  • Airborne
  • Contact w/ skin

Clinical Information
  • Epicoccum is an opportunistic mold. It looks for open wounds and cuts and causes infections. It likes to take advantage of weak spots in the body and poor immune systems.
  • It can be found in areas with very high humidity.