ICD-11 definition : Suberosis also known as Corkhandler disease or Corkworker lung is a type of hypersensitivity
pneumonitis usually caused by the fungus Penicillium glabrum (formerly called Penicillum
frequentans) from exposure to moldy cork dust. Chrysonilia sitophilia, Aspergillus
fumigatus, uncontaminated cork dust, and Mucor macedo may also have significant roles
in the pathogenesis of the disease.;
Suberosis also known as Corkhandler disease or Corkworker lung is a type of hypersensitivity
pneumonitis usually caused by the fungus Penicillium glabrum (formerly called Penicillum
frequentans) from exposure to moldy cork dust. Chrysonilia sitophilia, Aspergillus
fumigatus, uncontaminated cork dust, and Mucor macedo may also have significant roles
in the pathogenesis of the disease.