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If you’ve discovered or suspect you have mold in your home or workplace, the next most common question is whether it is dangerous. Not all molds are created equal. Some consider certain types of mold toxic, while others view them as less of a hindrance. While no mold is good in the home or workplace, some types fall into the most dangerous mold category. That is what today’s blog post on mold remediation in Chicago<\/strong><\/a> will cover. These molds will cause the most harm to your home and your body, especially with long-term exposure.<\/p>\n

The most dangerous molds are considered toxic and deadly or harmful to humans. Many people believe that toxic mold is one type of mold, but hundreds of species of mold can be highly damaging to the human body. Black mold is the most commonly known name for toxic mold among the public. People name black mold simply because of its color and appearance. However, it is essential to understand that poisonous mold can appear in any color.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where do the most dangerous molds grow?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The most dangerous molds grow in the same areas that all mold grows in. Any place that is dark and accumulates moisture is a potential area for mold to grow. Mold can grow on just about any organic surface in your home or place of work as long as the conditions are right. Moisture sources can be anything from high humidity to a flood. The most common moisture sources are from leaks in the home that allow water from outside to come inside.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because there are thousands of mold species in the world, it is nearly impossible to remove them all. We are exposed to mold every day since it grows inside and outside. Mold has its place in nature. But we can and should keep our homes from becoming breeding grounds, especially for the most dangerous molds.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Most Dangerous Molds<\/span><\/h2>\n

Toxic molds fall into five categories. Those categories are Penicillium, Fusarium, Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, and Cladosporium. Each category includes many species of mold, and they have various harmful qualities. Symptoms range from allergy-type reactions to deadly illnesses. During mold removal, you can find all five categories of mold growing indoors in homes. It can grow in sneaky places such as in your basement, under your carpet, and inside your walls.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stachybotrys<\/span><\/h2>\n

Stachybotrys, also known as black mold, is an extremely dangerous fungus. Mold species under this genus produce mycotoxins wherever disturbed, which can cause a long list of serious infections. They usually grow on materials containing cellulose that have remained damp for an extended period. Such surfaces include cardboard and gypsum board, ceiling tiles, wood, and other organic materials, thus the need for mold removal<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Researchers have linked Stachybotrys to severe illness in young infants.<\/span><\/p>\n

People with compromised immune systems, small children, and the elderly are highly susceptible to illness when they come in contact with this species of mold. Some symptoms associated with exposure to Stachybotrys include (but are not limited to):<\/span><\/p>\n