Water Damage Mold
One of the most toxic is known as black mold or Stachybotrys. Stachybotrys can cause allergic reactions, bleeding of the lungs, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, memory loss and in rare cases, death. These health problems can affect adults, elderly, children and even pets. Know one is safe around this toxic fungus.
Black Mold on Wikipedia
Stachybotrys is a genus of molds, or asexually-reproducing, filamentous fungi. Closely related to the genus Memnoniella, most Stachybotrys species inhabit materials rich in cellulose.
The most infamous species, S. chartarum (also known as S. atra) is known as "black mold" or "toxic black mold," and is frequently associated with poor indoor air quality that arises after fungal growth on water-damaged building materials. It is known to produce trichothecene mycotoxins including satratoxins.
The Hazards of Water Damage Mold
And if you think you can just spray the molds and be done with it, think again. Toxic molds require a little more attention in order for both you and your home to be safe. You'll need to wear rubber gloves and a paper mask (surgical) at the very least when you're working around this type of fungus. You'll also need to block off the infected area using a large sheet and tape. This will prevent the spores of the fungi from spreading to other parts of your home.
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