Cladosporium sphaerospermum

Jackson Kung'u

Cladosporium sphaerospermum picture Cladosporium sphaerospermum is common on wet building material such as gypsum board, ceiling board, windowsills, insulation material, acrylic and oil painted walls, painted wood and wallpaper. Cladosporium sphaerospermum may cause allergy to sensitive individuals.

Salmonella food poisoning and symptoms

Salmonella food poisoning has been a growing concern in recent news. It has frequently lead to recalls of beef, salads and organic products and, even peanut butter products. Salmonella food poisoning occurs when one eats raw or undercooked foods such meat, poultry, eggs or egg products. Properly cooked food can get contaminated with Salmonella if […]

Legionella pneumophila – Guidelines for Laboratory Interpretation

Legionella pneumophila is a Gram negative, aerobic bacteria that is characterized as an opportunistic pathogen. It is the cause of Legionnaires’ Disease, a severe form of pneumonia and, it is the cause of Pontiac fever, a non-pneumonic form of L. pneumophila infection. Legionella spp.’s mode of transmission is through aerosols or aspiration of contaminated water. The Public Health […]

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