Which term describes a disease caused by inhalation of mold?

• A. Aspergillus
• B. Aspergillosis
• C. Airborne
• D. Barrier

Answer: (B)

Inhaled mold spores can cause a disease known as aspergillosis. Aspergillus is the name of the mold genus, the organism that causes the illness, while aspergillosis is the condition that arises after exposure to those spores. The word airborne would describe how the spores travel through the air, not the disease itself. Barrier refers to a protective control measure, not a disease. So, aspergillosis is the correct term for the disease caused by inhalation of mold.