Preventing Aspergillus Niger in Healthcare Environments

Aspergillus is a group of around 200 known fungi. The Aspergillus family has many practical applications in industry from fermentation to biomass energy. Other strains are known to be detrimental to humans. Aspergillus Niger is known to cause black mold and is found on most surfaces in varying quantities. It is found in highest density in soil and on organic material such as rotting leaves and it transferred in both airborne form and by hand. Exposure to Aspergillus can lead to a group of diseases collecti