Pathogenic fungi in Sphagnum moss

[Dendrohon]

I read an article in a old AOS Bulletin (Vol 59, No 2, page 121). It recommended to wear rubber gloves and possibly face mask to handle sphagnum moss. The reason: there might be a "occational presence of pathogenic fungi that can infect humans through cuts in the skin and causes chronic infections that are difficult to eradicate."

What kinds of fungi are they? How serious are these infections? What are the symptons? Should I wear gloves and mask when handling sphagnum moss?

We seem to have good results using a mixture of sphagnum moss and styrofoam for oncidums.


David H