Background and objective: Anemophilous fungi are found in the atmosphere and are a leading cause of allergic reactions and nosocomial infections in immunocompromised inpatients. In recent years, fungal hospital-acquired infections have become a serious concern, mainly in Intensive Care Units (ICU's), due to the high rates of morbidity and mortality.
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