Abstract
Fungi are dispersed in the environment in several ways and their dispersion depends on numerous conditions or fungal features. Always present in the atmosphere, their concentration changes with environmental conditions. Moreover, production and spore release vary drastically from species to species, which influences dissemination in the air and on surfaces. The main exposure route of fungal spores is inhalation. The size, shape, and surface structure of the individual or aggregated spores are of major importance to their aerodynamic behavior and define where they are deposited in the airways. In some professional activities prone to dust inhalation, one must consider dust particles as a vehicle for fungi and their respective metabolites, increasing occupational exposure to both biological and chemical agents.
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