ACTA FAC. MED. NAISS. 2007; 24 (1): 15-19

   Original article

Suzana Tasic, Natasa Miladinovic Tasic

    Institute of Microbiology Faculty of Medicine in Nis

Cladosporium spp have a world-wide distribution and are among the most common air-borne fungi. Some species are frequently isolated contaminants, however, some species are pathogenic and toxigenic to humans. Cladosporium spp. are known to be the cause of cerebral and cutaneous phaehyphomycoses. In addition, Cladosporium spp. are strong aero-allergens and cause serious allergic diseases of the respiratory tract, as well as intrabronchial lesions. Identification of Cladosporium spp.  as well as differentiation of species of this genus is possible only on the basis of morphologic and morphometric characteristics after standard procedure of cultivation and isolation of these strains in a laboratory for mycology. The procedure of isolation of these species is conducted in biologically safe cabinets, with obligatory taking all preventive measures. There is a few information in the literature about sensitivity of Cladosporium spp. to antimicotics.

Key words: Cladosporium spp.,opportunistic mycoses