what is aspergillus
Aspergillus (/ËaespÉrËdÊÉªlÉs/) ËÃ¦spÉrËdÊÉªlÉs is a genus consisting of a few hundred mold species found in various climates. worldwideome Aspergillus species cause serious disease in humans and animals. The most common pathogenic species are A. fumigatus and A. flavus, which produces aflatoxin which is both a toxin and a carcinogen, and which can contaminate foods such as nuts.