Stachybotrys chartarum

Stachybotrys chartarum: Introduction

Stachybotrys chartarum: A toxic black slimy mold that can be found in damp indoor environments. Exposure can occur through the skin, ingestion or inhalation. It can causes conditions such as "sick building syndrome". More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Stachybotrys chartarum is available below.

Symptoms of Stachybotrys chartarum

• Pulmonary hemorrhage
• Rash
• Headache
• Nausea
• Muscle ache
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Causes of Stachybotrys chartarum

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Stachybotrys chartarum

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• A patient is worried about long term health risks from stachybotrys mold discovered in his office. Is there any evidence-based information which I could pass on?
• Acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage among infants. Recommendations from the Working Group for Investigation and Surveillance.
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Stachybotrys chartarum: Broader Related Topics

• Fungal diseases
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Types of Stachybotrys chartarum

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Definitions of Stachybotrys chartarum:

Stachybotrys chartarum is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Stachybotrys chartarum, or a subtype of Stachybotrys chartarum, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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