title: Allergic reactions to molds.
abstract: Allergy to mold is common, and results from inhalation of mold spores or ingestion of mold related foods. Mold spores are complex, hardy organisms capable of eliciting diverse immune responses and illnesses which may be mild or severe. Diagnosis and treatment with mold antigens are outlined and environmental recommendations made. Mechanisms of reactions to treatment of mold allergy are postulated.
mesh_terms: D000391:Air Microbiology; D001203:Ascomycota; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000276:immunology; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000276:immunology; D005658:Fungi; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy; D003904:Mitosporic Fungi; D013172:Spores, Fungal