189. Factors of importance in determining the prevalence of indoor molds

Kozak, Peter P.; Gallup, Jan; Cummins, Leo H.; Gillman, Sherwin A.

doi:10.1016/0091-6749(78)90429-3

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“…These indicate that T. cutaneum grows best in warm, humid, decaying matters. It is well known that indoor mold growth correlates with the age of the home, relative humidity, water problems, decayed wood, high shade, water-damaged carpets, used pillows and mattress, and pets (35). A high relative humidity promotes fungal growth indoors as well as out of doors.…”

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Summer-Type Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

et al. 1995

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Summer-type hypersensitivity pneumonitis (SHP), the most prevalent type of HP in Japan, is caused by seasonal moldcontamination in the homeenvironment. The causative agent of the disease is Trichosporon cutaneum. The fungus grows in warm, moldy, decaying organic matter, and scatters in the air from the colonizing places. The inhaled fungi sensitize susceptible patients intratracheally and induce the disease. Glucuronoxylomannan of the fungus has a potent antigenicity that causes granulomatous alveolitis. Assay of anti-J. cutaneum antibody is very useful to establish the diagnosis of the disease because the antibody activity is virtually positive in all cases of the disease. Elimination ofT. cutaneumfrom the colonizing places prevents recrudescence. SHP, a new form of HP, had been considered to be peculiar to Japan, but the first case of SHPoutside Japan was identified in Korea last year. Soon it will be recognized in many countries of temperate and tropical clime. (Internal Medicine 34: 707-712, 1995)

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Section: Host and Genetic Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Summer-Type Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

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“…81 Who Should Perform the Cleanup? According to current EPA guidelines, an individual can usually clean up areas less than 10 ft. 2 If there has been a lot of water damage and/or mold growth covers more than 10 ft 2 ; the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is involved; or the water and/or mold damage was caused by sewage or flood water, it may be wise to consider hiring a professional and consulting the EPA guide "Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings." 82 …”

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“…The most prevalent indoor molds in nonproblem homes are Cladosporium species, Penicillium species, Alternaria species, Streptomyces species, Epicoccum species, and Aspergillus species. 2 In children and adults, molds have the potential to adversely affect health by both immune-and non-immune-related mechanisms ( Table 1). The cell walls of fungi are formed of chitin (acetylglucosamine polymers), ␤-1(1-3)-D-glucans, polysaccharides and mucopolysaccharides, waxes, and pigments.…”

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Spectrum of Noninfectious Health Effects From Molds

Mazur¹,

Kim²

2006

Pediatrics

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Molds are multicellular fungi that are ubiquitous in outdoor and indoor environments. For humans, they are both beneficial (for the production of antimicrobial agents, chemotherapeutic agents, and vitamins) and detrimental. Exposure to mold can occur through inhalation, ingestion, and touching moldy surfaces. Adverse health effects may occur through allergic, infectious, irritant, or toxic processes. The cause-and-effect relationship between mold exposure and allergic and infectious illnesses is well known. Exposures to toxins via the gastrointestinal tract also are well described. However, the cause-and-effect relationship between inhalational exposure to mold toxins and other untoward health effects (eg, acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage in infants and other illnesses and health complaints) is controversial and requires additional investigation. In this report we examine evidence of fungal-related illnesses and the unique aspects of mold exposure to children. Mold-remediation procedures are also discussed. BACKGROUND

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“…Many airborne fungal spores are responsible for allergic diseases 1 . The type and concentration of fungi in buildings differ depending upon the building maintenance, material use in the building, furniture and carpeting, ventilation system, extend of indoor plants, indoor temperature, relative humidity and other abiogenic and biogenic factors including environmental parameters [2][3][4] . The role of mold concentrations in building environments is important from a clinical point, of view and significant with regards to building hygiene and bio deterioration 5 .…”

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Assessment Of The Indoor And Outdoor Mycoflora Of Schools In Jabalpur City, India

Sahu¹

2016

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189. Factors of importance in determining the prevalence of indoor molds

Cited by 26 publications

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Summer-Type Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

Summer-Type Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

Spectrum of Noninfectious Health Effects From Molds

Assessment Of The Indoor And Outdoor Mycoflora Of Schools In Jabalpur City, India

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