A genus of mold which can be found within indoor environments. Certain species are pathogenic (harmful to human health) and cause sever sickness to those who are affected.
Effects on Human Health
Symptoms of Contamination
Sinus Infections
Ring Worm (Tinea)
Ear Infections
Eye Infections
Allergies
Skin Rashes
Pink Eye
Asthmatic Symptoms
Headaches
Itchy Skin
Flu-like Symptoms
Chronic Fatigue
Hyper sensitivities
Coughing
Sleep Loss
Method of Transmission
Airborne Inhalation
Clinical Information
Causes severe infections when it comes in contact with small cuts or abrasions on the skin.
Prolonged exposure can weaken the immune system allowing opportunistic bacteria and viruses to infect the host.
Airborne molds such as Cladosporium not only cause severe allergies but in large amounts can severely effect asthmatics and persons with other restrictive airway diseases.
Preliminary analysis reveals that Cladosporium has been linked to impotence.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) are attributed to this mold at certain stages of its existence.
Prolonged use of antibiotics, which are used to treat Cladosporium infections, further debilitate the immune system making it more difficult to fight off other infections.
