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I was exposed over a period of 9 months to aspergillus/penicillium. my lungs are fine but i'm worried about the possible carcinogenic effects. thanks?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Don't worry: Those molds are ubiquitous, indoors and outdoors, we are all exposed, some people develop hypersensitivity to their spores of different degrees, hence the development of allergy symptoms, or a reaction to colonization in certain individuals, which isn't your case. Aspergillus and penicillium are rather useful in some instances, in producing some antibiotics, best wishes

Answered 11/28/2017

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