Camera Fungi

I didn't realize how mold/mildew or whatever could grow in camera lenses. I mean, I'd heard of it, but never knew how it could happen. It's humidity that does it. While I was in Japan, it was much more humid than in the upper Midwest of the U.S., so some SLR lenses I had grew some stuff. That really sucks. Here's some stuff about cleaning out fungi. Professional help may be best. However, apparently the fungi can etch the coating on the lenses, which sucks. Act fast.

Fungi in Photographic Lens [sic]
Camera cleaning, restauration [sic] and maintenance
Cleaning lens fungus