What are some of the common types of toxic mold that can be found?
There are thousands and thousands of types of toxic mold that can be found in and around your homes. Each different type of mold then has thousands of different strands and types within it. Therefore pinpointing the specific type of mold that is possibly inhabiting a home is sometimes difficult and takes a great deal of time. There are some more common types of toxic mold that can be found in around homes that people should be aware of. One of the most popular is Aspergillus. This genus of toxic mold has over 185 different species. Helminthosporium is another form of toxic mold that can be found around the home. This type of toxic mold is commonly associated with grasses and weeds. Another dangerous type of toxic mold that is found around plants and soil is commonly known as Botrytis. This is known as a plant’s worst enemy. This type of toxic mold has been found to grow rather rapidly and it reaches a colony size of three to nine centimeters in diameter. Fusarium has been linked to human keratitis and corneal ulcers. This type of toxic mold has also been found to cause sinusitis. Fusarium was first found to be connected with some illnesses in farm animals, but over time there have been reports of it being present in humans as well.
These are just some of the common types of toxic mold that you might come across.
Can these molds cause illness, and does it depend on the type of mold?
The list of types of toxic mold can go on and on. No matter the type the effect is still the same. The presence of these molds can cause serious illnesses that can lead to possible death. Therefore every measure needs to be taken to ensure that these molds are eliminated so that no one has to suffer.
What is toxic black mold?
There are many types of mold commonly found in homes, such as penicillium, alternaria, mucor etc. These are responsible for many health problems in animals and humans. Another type of mold, which is not as commonly found as the above types, is stachybotrys chartarum, or as is more popularly referred to – Black Mold.
Stachybotrys chartarum is a contaminant, which produces harmful toxins that can be very dangerous for humans. It is seen as a black color infestation on wet cellulose containing materials, and thus the name black mold. Black mold can be found in any part of your home or office, as building materials such as wood, paper, fiberboard, cotton products etc are very conducive to the growth of black mold.
How does this type of mold form?
Black mold forms very easily in damp and wet conditions; especially on materials and products containing wet cellulose and that are low in nitrogen. The black mold produces a kind of toxin known as mycotoxin, which is very harmful to health. In certain cases, if inhaled for long periods, the harmful mycotoxins in black mold can even cause the death of an individual.
What are some of the signs of the presence of mold?
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