
Geomyces pannorum is a saprophytic fungus widespread in nature. It is frequently isolated from soil and from air samples. In indoor environments, it is found in mattress dust, on damp walls; soil floor in buildings; swimming pool floors and gymnasium floors, paper in archives and libraries.
Little is known about the medical significance of Geomyces pannorum. However, a variety of this fungus, Geomyces pannorum var. pannorum, is an occasional cause of superficial infections of skin and nails in humans.
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