Mold shots

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The following was taken from the AAAI website. Researchers included

staff from National Jewish in Denver.

National Jewish is currently involved in clinical trials of cleaning

solutions that are intended to denature mycotoxins in mold exposed

materials. However, National Jewish has made recent statements in the

press that they do not acknowledge any serious health effects

associated with mold exposures.

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Previous attempts at producing mold extracts with reliable allergenic

potency have been unsuccessful. Despite this limitation, the committee

has identified the following list of Deuteromycetes as the most

clinically relevant molds to be considered for inclusion (if

clinically appropriate) in allergen immunotherapy vaccines. The

committee vigorously supports ongoing efforts to characterize mold

allergens that will result in standardized commercial mold extracts.

29. Alternaria alternata

30. Cladosporium herbarum

31. Cladosporium cladosporioides

32. Penicillium chrysogenum

33. Aspergillus fumigatus

34. Epicoccum nigrum

35. Helminthosporium solani

* standardized allergen extracts are commercially available

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