In the world of indoor environmental quality, bacterial contamination often raises questions, especially when dealing with sewage damage. A recent inquiry got me thinking about an important misconception: can E. coli (Escherichia coli) or coliform bacteria become airborne or “evaporate” from contaminated surfaces into the air? Here’s the reality: under normal conditions, E. coli and […]
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 […]
Exploring Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM): Understanding Characteristics and Implications
What Are Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)? Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria are mycobacteria other than Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M. leprae, and are also referred to as atypical mycobacteria, mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (MOTT), or environmental mycobacteria. Where Are Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria Commonly Found? Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria typically are free-living environmental saprophytes. Some free-living Mycobacteria are opportunistic human pathogens and there is […]
Mold Litigation May Not Make Sense in Certain Situations
Often, we hear of tenants suing their landlords, or in some cases, homeowners taking legal action against the sellers they bought their homes from, after discovering mold growth on walls, ceilings, or in the bathrooms of their rental properties. Typically, the tenants allege that they were exposed to mold and that their health has suffered […]
Fungal Spores and Indoor Air Quality: What You Need to Know
Introduction Fungal spores are small particles that are produced and released by fungi. They can be found in the air both indoors and outdoors environments. While spores of some types of fungi are harmless, others can cause health problems when they are inhaled. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at fungal spores […]
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