Hypersensitivity pneumonitis in an orchid grower associated with sensitivity to the fungus Cryptostroma corticale.
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis resulting from sensitivity to the fungus Cryptostroma corticale was last reported 20 years ago in association with the occupation of stripping bark from maple logs. A case of hypersensitivity pneumonitis is presented which was associated with exposure to Cryptostroma corticale from non-maple bark chips used to grow orchids. The exposure history and evidence of immune reactivity to the fungus strongly support its causal role in this case.
Shepherd
G M
GM
Department of Medicine, Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY 10021.
Michelis
M A
MA
Macris
N T
NT
Smith
J P
JP
D000542:Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / Q000276:immunology*; D000946:Antigens, Fungal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010944:Plants / Q000276:immunology*
D000946:Antigens, Fungal