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Review of Aspergillus mycotoxins found in moisture-damaged buildings

A review mapped the mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus species recovered from moisture-damaged buildings and summarized the reported health effects of each.

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Last reviewed August 30, 2026.

What they studied

  • A review of Aspergillus species commonly isolated from moisture-damaged buildings.
  • The characteristic mycotoxins of each species, including ochratoxin A, gliotoxin, sterigmatocystin, and aflatoxins.
  • Available exposure and health-effect data for those compounds.

What they found

  • The authors reported that several Aspergillus mycotoxins act as immunosuppressants in the cited literature.
  • They reported an association in the literature between moisture-damaged buildings and repeated infections among occupants.
  • Species-specific toxin profiles were summarized for building-relevant Aspergilli.

What this study does not establish

  • A narrative review; associations cited are largely observational.
  • Exposure levels in buildings are not quantified against toxicological thresholds.
  • The review does not establish that building exposure causes the described effects.
  • This entry reports the study. It is not a statement about any building Sage Co. designs or constructs.

Source

Reijula K, Tuomi T (2003). Mycotoxins of aspergilli: exposure and health effects. Frontiers in Bioscience 8(5):232–235.

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