If you see black mold in your home, DO NOT panic! A number of molds can sometimes be found growing in houses on drywall, wood, behind wallpaper, and on ceiling tiles in areas that are constantly moist or have suffered water damage or leaks. Some of these molds such as Stachybotrys, Aspergillus and Penicillium are […]
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Is Black Mold Affecting Your Family’s Health?
Is Mold a Concern? For Your Peace Of Mind, Have Samples From Your Home Tested For Black Mold Mold growth in homes poses a significant health hazard, depending on the level of exposure and sensitivity of individuals. Possible negative health effects include increased asthma-related symptoms, such as chronic wheezing and irritation, and other respiratory conditions. […]
What is Aspergillosis and what causes it?
Aspergillosis is a disease caused by the fungus Aspergillus. Aspergillus is a type of mold present practically everywhere both indoors and outdoors. Spores of Aspergillus are present in the air so most people breathe them in every day. It’s almost impossible to completely avoid breathing in some Aspergillus spores. However, inhaled spores do not normally […]
Medical Relevance of Cladosporium Spores In Indoor Environment
The mold Cladosporium was first described in 1816. Members of Cladosporium are widely distributed worldwide and commonly found on all kinds of plant material, soil, food, paint, textiles and other organic matters. They are also found colonizing as secondary invaders leaves infested by other plant pathogenic fungi. Cladosporium spores represent the most common fungal component […]
Antimicrobial effectiveness testing
Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing (AET), also called Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET), is a microbial challenge test performed to determine if the preservative in a product, or the antimicrobial effect created by the properties of a product, is sufficient to prevent the growth of microorganisms. In other words AET demonstrates the effectiveness of a substance— when used […]
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