| Aspergillus deflectus is an aspergillus
mold that does not do well in indoor environments. It
has been actually premodinantly isolated from tropical
and subtropical soils. Colony characteristics of this
species are mouse-grey in color and has very restricted
growth.
Aspergillus deflectus is found to be allergenic and
occasionally pathogenic. While there are no health issues
associated with this type of aspergillus mold on humans,
several cases of disseminated aspergillosis, particularly
mycosis, in dogs were reported in Australia and in the
West Coast of the USA. Although not considered to be
hazardous to humans, it is still advised to take certain
precautions when handling this kind of mold so as to
prevent acquiring diseases that might be induced by
A. deflectus.
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