Aspergillus Fumigatus

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I agree with you when you say this discussion is interesting and something to look forward to, I learn several things just by reading what our classmates post! A great example of this is that I had no idea aspergillus fumigatus was real. I have heard of black mold and other fearsome fungi such as that, but it is scary to hear that something potentially dangerous can be found in every day soil. This information causes me to worry about my grandmother, she is frail but still works in her garden. She has spent years with her hands in the soil, I wonder if she was ever exposed to aspergillus fumigatus? Thank you for

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