Who is at the greatest risk of mold?
Individuals at the greatest risk are people with compromised immune systems (HIV positive, organ transplant patients, etc) children (undeveloped immune systems), and elderly (declining immune systems). Not only are these three groups susceptible to the allergenic effects of mold, but they are also more susceptible to mold infections. These infections include mycoses (invasive aspergillosis) hypersensitivity disorders (i.e. allergic broncopulmonary aspergillosis), and can be life-threatening in very severe cases.
