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Hi doctor, my son has been tested postive for pencillium notatum with count 7.96 kul. he is 11 years old an asthmatic since the age of 2.5?

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Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology

He is mold allergic: Penicillium notatum is a microscopic fungus (mold) that lives outdoors but can also grow in houses that have water damage. It does NOT mean that he is allergic to penicillin or any other antibiotic.

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Answered 7/27/2014

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A member asked:

Hi doctor, my son has been tested postive for pencillium notatum with count 7.96 kul. he is 11 years old an asthmatic since the age of 2.5?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

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