Post by slinker on Feb 12, 2006 12:44:02 GMT -5
People with allergies, or those who are sensitive to molds , can experience symptoms of asthma and hay fever, including wheezing and nasal congestion. Those people who suffer from the toxic effects of mycotoxins, experience flu-like symptoms, nervous disorders, skin irritations and respiratory problems.
Individuals with lowered immune systems exposed to significant levels of mold are at risk of contracting systematic fungal infection. Another group of people at risk of systemic fungal infection are possibly those with chronic exposure to molds and mycotoxic exposure.
These infections are most often infections of the sinuses or the digestive tract. Other likely infections are of the lungs and the skin. Systemic fungal infections can have serious consequences for an individual’s health. Fungal growth may result in the production of alcohol and mycotoxins leading to a myriad of symptoms.
www.askthemoldexpert.com/health-effects-of-mold.htm
Individuals with lowered immune systems exposed to significant levels of mold are at risk of contracting systematic fungal infection. Another group of people at risk of systemic fungal infection are possibly those with chronic exposure to molds and mycotoxic exposure.
These infections are most often infections of the sinuses or the digestive tract. Other likely infections are of the lungs and the skin. Systemic fungal infections can have serious consequences for an individual’s health. Fungal growth may result in the production of alcohol and mycotoxins leading to a myriad of symptoms.
www.askthemoldexpert.com/health-effects-of-mold.htm
The possibility of mycotoxin intoxication should be considered when an acute disease occurs in several persons when there is no evidence of infection with a known etiological agent, and no improvement in the clinical picture following treatment.
www.mold-survivor.com/toxiceffects.html
www.mold-survivor.com/toxiceffects.html
Toxic effects can include flu-like symptoms, respiratory problems, headaches, cognitive problems, and skin irritation.
Another health threat from mold exposure is systemic fungal infection. Immunocompromised individuals exposed to high levels of mold, or possibly individuals with chronic exposure paired with mycotoxic exposure may become infected. Sinuses and digestic tract infections are most common. Lung and skin infections are also possible.
Systemic fungal infection can be a serious health problem. Alcohol and mycotoxin production may result from the fungal growth, leading to a myriad of symptoms. Sudden food allergies and digestive problems can mislead diagnosis. Treatment can be long-term (many years).
Systemic infection may be of the environmental mold itself, or by other common food-related molds consumed under an weakend immune system. A weakened immune system may also result in other opportunistic infections, for example bacterial infection.
Environmental illnesses can be difficult for healthcare practitioners to diagnose. Because those who are living in houses contaminated by the mold generally can't smell the mildewy odor, they tend to be unaware that the problem exists.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxic_mold
Another health threat from mold exposure is systemic fungal infection. Immunocompromised individuals exposed to high levels of mold, or possibly individuals with chronic exposure paired with mycotoxic exposure may become infected. Sinuses and digestic tract infections are most common. Lung and skin infections are also possible.
Systemic fungal infection can be a serious health problem. Alcohol and mycotoxin production may result from the fungal growth, leading to a myriad of symptoms. Sudden food allergies and digestive problems can mislead diagnosis. Treatment can be long-term (many years).
Systemic infection may be of the environmental mold itself, or by other common food-related molds consumed under an weakend immune system. A weakened immune system may also result in other opportunistic infections, for example bacterial infection.
Environmental illnesses can be difficult for healthcare practitioners to diagnose. Because those who are living in houses contaminated by the mold generally can't smell the mildewy odor, they tend to be unaware that the problem exists.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxic_mold
Exophiala (ex-oh-fy’-all-uh) – contaminant / opportunistic pathogen. Commonly found in soil, decaying wood, and various other wet materials because it thrives in water laden environments. Indoors it can be found in air conditioning systems, humidifiers, and other surfaces in frequent contact with moisture. Some species linked to occasional skin infections and various other subcutaneous lesions. Allergenic effects and toxicity are not well studied.
Phoma (fo’-mah) – contaminant / opportunistic pathogen, found on plant material and soil. Reported to be a common allergen found indoors on painted walls (including the shower) and on a variety of other surfaces including cement, rubber, and butter. Some believe its effect on indoor air is not that significant because its spores do not travel well via air currents. Some species are linked to occasional eye, skin, and subcutaneous infections.
Stachybotrys (stack-ee-bought-ris) contaminant, found indoors primarily on wet cellulose containing materials. It is the "toxic black mold" that has garnered much media attention. Some species produce a potent toxin that is lethal to animals, though dose effect on humans is not clear. One species produces a toxin linked to the bleeding lung deaths of several infants. A host of other toxic reactions in humans are also linked to it, but many of these require further study. Stachybotrys is sometimes difficult to detect indoors because many times it will grow unseen on the back of walls or in the wall cavity with little disturbance that would cause it to be detected by routine air sampling. This is potentially also when it is of most health concern: when it covers entire wall areas and constantly produces toxins undetected. Non-cultured lab analyses (air-o-cells and tape-lifts) usually are the proper method of identification because Stachybotrys does not grow or compete well on most culture plate media, and it is reported that even non-viable spores can be toxigenic.
wehomeinspect.com/Types_of_Mold.htm
Phoma (fo’-mah) – contaminant / opportunistic pathogen, found on plant material and soil. Reported to be a common allergen found indoors on painted walls (including the shower) and on a variety of other surfaces including cement, rubber, and butter. Some believe its effect on indoor air is not that significant because its spores do not travel well via air currents. Some species are linked to occasional eye, skin, and subcutaneous infections.
Stachybotrys (stack-ee-bought-ris) contaminant, found indoors primarily on wet cellulose containing materials. It is the "toxic black mold" that has garnered much media attention. Some species produce a potent toxin that is lethal to animals, though dose effect on humans is not clear. One species produces a toxin linked to the bleeding lung deaths of several infants. A host of other toxic reactions in humans are also linked to it, but many of these require further study. Stachybotrys is sometimes difficult to detect indoors because many times it will grow unseen on the back of walls or in the wall cavity with little disturbance that would cause it to be detected by routine air sampling. This is potentially also when it is of most health concern: when it covers entire wall areas and constantly produces toxins undetected. Non-cultured lab analyses (air-o-cells and tape-lifts) usually are the proper method of identification because Stachybotrys does not grow or compete well on most culture plate media, and it is reported that even non-viable spores can be toxigenic.
wehomeinspect.com/Types_of_Mold.htm