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Re: Harmful Fungus in Sphagnum Moss?

From: Krzysztof Kozminski kk at kozminski.com> on 2001.06.22 at 03:17:27(6815)
On Thu, 21 Jun 2001, Jay Vannini wrote:
> Dear Don:
>
> I believe Sporotrichosis is the beast yer wondering about.
>
> It is generally recommended that persons handling sphagnum shud wear rubber
> gloves, particularly if they have any nicks or open wounds on your hands or
> forearms.
+More
If you want to get yourself scared, see Sporotrichosis images at:
http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/DermImag.htm
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KK
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