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Dangerous mold types

Although mold spores are present in our every day lives and we live harmoniously with them, some can cause serious health problems. These dangerous molds produce Mycotoxins which are produced to fight off other molds. There are over 200 recognized Mycotoxins which are harmful to humans and pets when inhaled, ingested or brought into contact with the skin. Here are a few of those types of molds;

 

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Name of Mold

Aspergillus Flavus

Aspergillus Pencillium

Fusarium Stachybotrys

Fusarium

Fusarium

Aspergillus Pencillium

Stachybotrys

Altamaria Aspergillus

Aspergillus Pencillium

Aspergillus Versicolor

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Type of Mycotoxin

Aflotoxin

Ochratoxin

T-2 Toxin Tricothecene

Fumonism

Vomitoxin

Citrinin

Satrotoxin H

Gliotoxin

Pautilin

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Health risk

Most potent carcinogen

Kidney and liver damage

Ddigestive tract failure and hemorrhaging

Causes liquefaction of the brain

Gastrointestinal illness

Renal and Bronchial damage

High doses or chronic low doses are lethal

Suppresses immune system

Hemorrhaging of the brain and lungs

Carcinogenic

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Young children, the elderly, Immuno-compromised people and those allergic to mold are at the greatest risk of mold related health problems. To determine what type of mold you may have, it is always recommended to get a professional air quality test.