The Dangers of Black Mold

Mold is a type of fungus that grows in wet, humid areas. Most of its species are of no threat to people. Molds that produce myotoxins, however, are very harmful. The most dangerous species is stachybotrys chartarum, commonly known as black mold. Long term exposure to it can cause a variety of health problems, some of them are even life-threatening.

Black mold myotoxins can be absorbed through direct or indirect contact. Direct contact is less dangerous because it only occurs when your skin touches the mold, which usually means you have discovered the infestation. Despite this, when you remove …read more