Dust entry

Cryptococcus bird-dropping dust

Dust or airborne fungal material associated with soil, decaying wood, or bird droppings containing Cryptococcus neoformans.

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

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Evidence

CDC/NIOSH states that Cryptococcus neoformans lives in soil, decaying wood, tree hollows, or bird droppings, and that people can become infected after breathing in the microscopic fungus; working near bird droppings may increase exposure.

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Cryptococcosis

C. neoformans lives throughout the world in soil, decaying wood, tree hollows, or bird droppings. People can become infected with C. neoformans after breathing in the microscopic fungus.

Controls

avoid disturbing contaminated droppings or soil
dust suppression
professional cleanup for large accumulations
hygiene controls
appropriate respiratory protection