What about the toxic mold?

Some studies have suggested an association between Stachybotrys and pulmonary hemorrhage/hemosiderosis in infants, generally those less than six months old. Pulmonary hemosiderosis is an uncommon condition that results from bleeding in the lungs. The cause of this condition is unknown, but may result from a combination of environmental contaminants and conditions (e.g., smoking, fungal contaminants and other bioaerosols, and water-damaged homes), and currently its association with Stachybotrys is unproven.

This fungus or mold Stachybotrys, grows only on wood or papers that have gotten very wet for more than a few days or so. (It does NOT grow on plastic, vinyl, concrete products, or ceramic tiles). If the wood/paper gets wet and is not cleaned up and dried, the fungus may grow and spread. The fungus is black and slimy when wet. It is NOT found in the green mold on bread or the black mold on the shower tiles (but the shower tiles should be kept clean too). If you have had plumbing leaks, roof leaks, flooding, or sewer backup in the past year, look for mold or a musty odor. . Note: not all black mold is Stachybotrys , but moldy homes are not healthy homes.

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