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The Phases of Fungal Growth in Indoor Environment

Dr Jackson Kung'u

Fungal growth in both modern and historic buildings is attributed to environmental conditions such as water, humidity, temperature and lack of ventilation. Often, people will ask the laboratory if it is possible to tell how old the mold is and/or whether the mold was actively growing and what the source of the mold was. The […]

Filed Under: Mold Tagged With: primary colonizers, secondary colonizers, tertiary colonizers, water activity

Skin bacteria could be used to identify you

Dr Jackson Kung'u

Skin bacteria could be used to identify you just like your fingerprints. Studies on all the microbes (a.k.a, microbiome) that live in and on the human body suggest that humans serve as hosts for a vast diversity of microorganisms. Each human being supports trillions of microorganisms and any 2 people share only about 13 percent […]

Filed Under: Bacteria Tagged With: bacteria on your body, body bacteria, skin bacteria

The Worst Ebola Disease Outbreak in History

Dr Jackson Kung'u

Ebola disease, an infectious and generally fatal viral disease has caught the attention of the whole world. The current outbreak in the West African countries has been described as the worst in the history of the disease. The Ebola disease is characterized by fever and severe internal bleeding. Ebola disease is transmitted through contact with […]

Filed Under: Viruses

Can Black Mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) Affect Pregnancy?

Dr Jackson Kung'u

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 […]

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Is Dry Rot Fungus Dangerous?

Dr Jackson Kung'u

The dry rot fungus, Serpula lacrymans, is one of the most destructive wood decay fungi in buildings in many countries around the world. Due to its destructive nature, Serpula lacrymans is often referred to as a “building cancer”.  It can also cause structural damage to masonry.  The fungus thrives in poorly ventilated, dark places with elevated […]

Filed Under: Mold Tagged With: dry rot, wood fungi, wood rot

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