The black mold, Stachybotrys, is a well known producer of toxic byproducts (mycotoxins). The species most common in building environment are Stachybotrys chartarum and Stachybotrys chlorohalonata. These species have been linked with health problems associated with poor air quality in mold- contaminated buildings. In eastern Europe, in the 1930s, outbreaks of a disease of horses […]
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Can Black Mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) Affect Pregnancy?
Stachybotrys chartarum or black mold as it’s commonly called by the general public has been associated with numerous health issues some of which have not been scientifically proven. Among the many concerns is that exposure to Stachybotrys chartarum during pregnancy can cause pregnancy loss or stillbirth. This article briefly explains what Stachybotrys chartarum is, how […]
Stachybotrys chartarum- A Black Mould Of Many Controversies
Stachybotrys chartarum, also known by an old name as Stachybotrys atra, is a cellulose degrading fungus commonly found in soil and on materials rich in cellulose such as hay, straw, cereal grains, plant debris, wood pulp, paper, and cotton. It produces a mass of wet spores sticking together giving the appearance of black pin-heads. The […]
Stachybotrys: Was it the Cause of Death of Infants in Cleveland, Ohio, USA?
Stachybotrys species When black mold is found growing in houses or commercial buildings, people panic. Black mold is thought by the general public to be Stachybotrys chartarum or simply the ‘bad mold’. The truth is there are several molds that appear black and most of them are relatively harmless. Stachybotrys chartarum is a cellulose-degrading fungus […]
Is “Black Mold” Equivalent to “Toxic Mold”?
Is “Black Mold” Equivalent to “Toxic Mold”? No, black mold is not equivalent to toxic mold. “Black Mold” is a term that is often used incorrectly to refer to toxic mold. In fact even the term “toxic mold” is also not entirely accurate. The correct term to use is “toxigenic mold”. Toxigenic molds refer to […]
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