A genus of mold which can be found within indoor environments. Certain species are pathogenic (harmful to human health) and cause severe sickness to those who are affected. Those especially at risk are people with allergies to Penicillin, which is derived from Penicillium.
Effects on Human Health
Symptoms of Contamination
Pulmonary Infections
Urinary-Tract Infections
Otomycosis
Hyper sensitivity Pneumonitis
Sore Throats
Sneezing
Asthmatic Symptoms
Flu-like Symptoms
Allergic Symptons
Sleep Loss
Sinus Drainage
Ear Infections
Headaches
Disorientation
Method of Transmission
Airborne Inhalation
Clinical Information
Further debilitates the immune system of already suppressed persons.
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 penicillium infections, further debilitates the immune system making it more difficult to fight off other infections.
Penicillium infections are a class of secondary infections which can be fatal to persons with severely compromised immune systems.
Persons who develop chemical sensitivities or MCS almost always are allergic to molds at an earlier stage of their lives.
