Mycotic morbidity--an occupational risk for mycologists.

Classical mycologists may be at a greater risk for infection with organisms under investigation than medical mycologists. The methods of infection of human beings by systemic mycotic pathogens is known. These principles can be used to develop good laboratory practices for classical mycological investigators. Newly recognized fungal pathogens and a more susceptible population may cause more laboratory infections. Minimal safety practices to prevent mycotic morbidity are described.