A genus of mold that grows on water damaged materials such as ceiling tiles, insulation, wallpaper, wood, sheet rock, and can be found in dust from contaminated building materials.
Effects on Human Health
Symptoms of Contamination
Allergic Symptoms
Asthma Attacks
Memory Impairment
Hearing Loss
Breathing difficulties
Dizziness
Chronic Fatigue
Difficulty Speaking
Method of Transmission
Airborne Inhalation
Clinical Information
Produces toxins that result in serious health effects.
Produces a component that paralyzes sperm at low doses.
Has been identified in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDs).
Produces mico-toxins(poisons).
The disinfection of Stachybotrys must be accomplished by infectious disease specialists to avoid the spread of micro-toxins.
