Fungal Aeroallergens-The Impact of Climate Change

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Journal J Fungi (Basel)

Date 2023 May 26

PMID 37233255

Authors

Monika Sztandera-Tymoczek

Agnieszka Szuster-Ciesielska

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Abstract

The incidence of allergic diseases worldwide is rapidly increasing, making allergies a modern pandemic. This article intends to review published reports addressing the role of fungi as causative agents in the development of various overreactivity-related diseases, mainly affecting the respiratory tract. After presenting the basic information on the mechanisms of allergic reactions, we describe the impact of fungal allergens on the development of the allergic diseases. Human activity and climate change have an impact on the spread of fungi and their plant hosts. Particular attention should be paid to microfungi, i.e., plant parasites that may be an underestimated source of new allergens.

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