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.
Effects on Human Health
Symptoms of Contamination
Severe Ear Infections
Skin Infections
Severe Allergic Complications
Lung Infections
Ear Aches
Congestion
Sore Throats
Wheezing
Skin Rashes
Skin Abrasions
Shortness of Breathe
Mucous in Lungs
Method of Transmission
Airborne Inhalation
Clinical Information
This mold is feces dependent and thrives on or near natural or organic fertilizers. Rhizopus also thrives in attics or crawl spaces where rodent excrement is found.
This mold which is responsible for food spoilage has a severe affect on those with debilitated immune systems such as children, the elderly and post-op patients.
Lowers and suppresses the white blood cells in the lung which leads to opportunistic infections.
Volatile Organic Compounds(VOC) are attributed to this mold at certain stages of it's existence.
Prolonged use of antibiotics, which are used to treat penicillium infections, further debilitate the immune system making it more difficult to fight off other infections.
