What are some types of mould?
While it is interesting be able to identify what type of mould may be growing in the building, it is not necessary to identify the type(s) present. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that all moulds should be treated the same in terms of health risk and removal. Some of the more common types of mould found in buildings include: • Stachybotrys chartarum (also known as Stachybotrys atra) • Aspergillus sp. • Penicillium sp. • Fusarium sp. • Trichoderma sp. • Memnoniella sp. • Cladosporum sp. • Alternaria sp. How do moulds contribute to health problems? The presence of mould does not always means that health problems will occur. However, for some people the inhalation of the mould, fragments of the moulds, or spores can lead to health problems or make certain health conditions worse. In addition, many of these moulds make “mycotoxins”. Mycotoxins are metabolites or by-products from the moulds that have been identified as being toxic to humans. These toxins can slow
