Natural Origin - A common soil fungus, but some occur on seeds, especially of cereal. It is found on a wide variety of plants and is a know plant pathogen.
Indoor Origin - Occasionally found in areas with plant life or elevated moisture levels.
Pathoginicity - It is among causative agents of superficial and systematic infections in humans. Several species in this genus can produce mycotoxins frequently involved in eye, skin, and nail infections.
Diseases - Keratitis, mycetoma, sinusitis, pulmonary infections, and many more infections have been reported.
Allergen - Causes allergies such as hay fever and asthma.