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Overview of mycotoxin classes, fungal sources, and reported mycotoxicoses

A survey review catalogued the major mycotoxin classes, the fungi that produce them, the conditions favoring production, and the organ systems each is reported to affect.

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Last reviewed August 30, 2026.

What they studied

  • A review of major mycotoxin classes including aflatoxins, ochratoxins, fumonisins, trichothecenes, zearalenone, patulin, and citrinin.
  • Producing genera including Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, and Rhizopus.
  • Environmental conditions associated with toxin production and reported target organs.

What they found

  • The author reported that clinical presentation in the cited literature depends on the specific toxin, dose, and exposure duration.
  • Both acute and chronic disease patterns were reported across the reviewed toxin classes.
  • Temperature and water activity were reported as principal determinants of toxin production.

What this study does not establish

  • A broad survey review, weighted toward agricultural and dietary exposure.
  • It does not quantify indoor or inhalation exposure.
  • Reported disease associations vary widely in evidence quality between toxin classes.
  • This entry reports the study. It is not a statement about any building Sage Co. designs or constructs.

Source

Alshammari N (2023). Mycotoxin source and its exposure causing mycotoxicoses. Bioinformation 19(4):348–357.

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