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Aspergillus -
produces Aflatoxin, which
is one of the most potent carcinogens known to man and
has been linked to a wide variety of human health problems.
Aspergillus also produces Ochratoxin,
which is damaging to the kidneys and liver and is also
a suspected carcinogen. Patulin,
which is produced by Aspergillus, is believed to cause
hemorrhaging in the brain and lungs and is usually associated
with apple and grape spoilage.
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Stachybotrys - Satratoxnin H,
which is produced by Stachybotrys, is lethal in high doses
and chronic low doses. This toxin is abortogenic in animals
and is believed to alter immune system functions.
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Penicillium - Penicillium also produces Ochratoxin,
which is damaging to the kidneys and liver and is also
a suspected carcinogen. Citrinin,
also produced by Penicillium, is linked to renal damage,
vasodilatation, and bronchial constriction. Patulin,
which is produced by Penicillium, is believed to cause
hemorrhaging in the brain and lungs and is usually associated
with apple and grape spoilage.
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Fusarium - produces Fumonisin,
which is commonly found in corn and
corn-based products. Fumonisin toxin causes a liquefaction
of the brain in horses, and chronic low exposure to humans
has been linked to esophageal cancer. Fusarium also produces
Vomitoxin, which has been
linked to acute gastrointestinal illness in humans. Zearalenone,
also produced by fusarium, targets the reproductive organs.
T-2 toxin is one of the more
deadly toxins produced by Fusarium. T-2 toxin can severely
damage the entire digestive tract and cause rapid death
due to internal hemorrhage.
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Aspergillus
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Penicillium
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