Black mold exposure

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By: Andrea Jones, MD

What is mold?

Mold is a fungus that is found throughout nature and will grow anywhere there is moisture.

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Early stage black mold symptoms

Over 100,000 species of mold have been identified, most of which are not harmful. Mold is found in the air, water, soil and plants. Molds are also very common in buildings and homes. The most common indoor molds are Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, and Penicillium.

What is “Black Mold?”

Stachybotrys chartarum is also known as “Black Mold.” It is mainly found in soil and grain, but it can also be detected in water-damaged buildings.

It tends to grow on material that is high in cellulose (plant material), such as fiberboard, plasterboard, paper, dust, and lint.

Long-term exposure to black mold symptoms

It requires constant moisture and very high humidity to grow. Some species of Stachybotrys produce toxins, called “mycotoxins.”  These toxins are thought to be an important factor in possible human disease associated with Stachybotrys.

Some individuals may also develop allergic reactions to Stachybotrys chartarum

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