Fungal mold Cladosporium herbarum, m2

Cladosporium species are phylloplane fungi and common plant endophytes. The most common species of the genus Cladosporium include C. herbarum, C. sphaerospermum, C. cladosporioides, and C. elatum. Cladosporium spp. They are frequent airborne mold fungi that can be isolated from almost any environment and geographical location. They are present both indoors and outdoors, but mainly in the latter. C. herbarum is one of the most studied mushroom species in allergy research after Aspergillus fumigatus and Alternaria alternata.

C. herbarum is one of the main causes of fungal allergies in humans, leading to respiratory symptoms such as allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma in addition to hypersensitive pneumonitis. Sensitization is believed to occur by inhalation of dried mycelium in house dust or inhalation of Cladosporium spores. Cla h 8, a mannitol dehydrogenase, is the main allergen identified in C. herbarum. Potential cross-reactivity within the genus Cladosporium and with other fungi, yeasts, and bacteria has been reported.

Determination of specific IgE in human blood k - Fungal mold Cladosporium herbarum, m2, shows the body's reaction to this allergen.

Analysis method: ImmunoCAP method (Immunofluorescence in the solid phase)

Units of measurement: kU/l

Biomaterial for analysis: venous blood