Mold in the home: how big a health problem is it?
Mold can cause a lot of damage in the home, spreading across walls and eating away at wood and fabric. But what effect does it have on the body?
Mold and Indoor Air Quality in Schools | US EPA
Moisture problems in school buildings can be caused by a variety of conditions, including roof and plumbing leaks, condensation and excess humidity.
Hotels: What to Do (and What Not to Do) When your Room is Infested with Mold – TravelUpdate
I had the displeasure of a terrible and unforgettable experience recently, where our room developed a very strong mildew and mold problem over the course of an evening. This post reflects on that time and makes recommendations for both travelers and hotels on how to address the problem. Situation:…
Microbes in our homes: Dangerous or not?
Our homes are host to a diverse collection of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Should we eliminate them, or do they have health benefits?
A Spreading Concern: Inhalational Health Effects of Mold
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Deadly mold outbreak at Seattle Children’s prompts new infection-reporting requirements: Healthcare facilities in King County, Washington, soon will be required to report hospital associated aspergillus infections, officials announced Nov. 22, after 14 mold-related surgical site infections and six patient deaths at Seattle Children’s Hospital, according to KOMO News.
Healthcare facilities in King County, Washington, soon will be required to report hospital associated aspergillus infections, officials announced Nov. 22, after 14 mold-related surgical site infections and six patient deaths at Seattle Children’s Hospital, according to KOMO News.
Mold 101: Effects on Human Health
Mold is a non-scientific term for many types of unwanted fungi found both indoors and outdoors. Active mold growth requires moisture. Actively-growing mold damages the material it lives on, thereby impairing structural integrity. In addition, mold is associated with some untoward health effects i