5 types of common toxic molds . Their acute and chronic effects and recomandation

1. Presentation by:
Asma Sattar 1774

2. Molds
 Fungus that grow in the form of
multicellular hyphae
Toxic molds
That deadly to human and cause
many diseases
 Toxic molds produce chemicals during
their natural growth that are classified as
toxins or poisons
 mostly in hidden surfaces

3. Categories of toxic mold
five categories of toxic mold
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Stachybotrys
Cladosporium
Penicilium
Fusarium
Aspergillus

4. Stachbotrys
most harmful or deadly
symptoms :
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Respiratory issues
Nasal congestion
Eye irritation
Sore throat
Cough
Fatigue
Central nervous system issues
Aches and pains

5. Diseases
 Minor
Hay fever
 Serious
Liver damage
Pulmonary edema
Brain or nerve damage and even death

6. Acute effects
Chronic effects
 Confusion
 Bleeding in brain
 Dizziness
 Jaundice
 Depression
 Infertility
 Nose bleed
 Liver disease
 Runny nose
 Memory loss
 Cough
 Coma
 Low blood pressure
 Death
 Miscarraige

7. Cladosporium, Fusarium, and
Penicillium
 nail fungus
 Asthma and also infections of the lungs
 liver
 and kidneys.
Fusarium may cause gastrointestinal
illnesses, and even illness which affect the
female reproductive system

8. Aspergillus
 The least serious of the toxic mold groups
 family consists of over 160 species. Only 16 of those
cause illness in humans, none of which are fatal if
treated.
 allergy-type illness to life-threatening

9. Precautions
 Old remodeling materials left in a basement
 Remove salinity and moisture
 without delay fixing leaky roofs, windows, and pipes;
 Thoroughly cleaning and drying after flooding;
 Ventilating shower, laundry, and cooking areas.
 Clean material and body regularly
 Proper spray rooms and kitchen