Stachybotrys Chartarum

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What is Stachybotrys Chartarum?

Stachybotrys Chartarum is a type of fungi of mold family. Stachybotrys Chartarum is one of those mold species that can cause serious health effects on humans. Like all molds it also needs moisture for its growth. They feed from the organic content in the surface to which they are attached. The mold is greenish-black in color.

What are health effects that can arise due to presence of Stachybotrys Chartarum?

The magnitude of health effects from Stachybotrys Chartarum depends on the level of concentration. A low level may not cause any significant harm as such. But a high level Stachybotrys Chartarum concentration can pose serious threat to health of the residence. The presence of Stachybotrys Chartarum can cause serious added problems for the patients of asthma. Also in infants below six months in age, a correlation has been found between Pulmonary Hemosiderosis and concentration of Stachybotrys Chartarum.  A higher concentration was observed where severe cases of Pulmonary Hemosiderosis were found. Pulmonary Hemosiderosis is a condition in which bleedings of lung can occur.  So in short Stachybotrys Chartarum is a serious threat to the health of dwellers in the house and should be avoided and removed if already present.