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A Toxicologist Reveals The Surprising Truth About Black Mold : ScienceAlert

Last updated: June 14, 2025 12:00 pm
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Mold in homes is not just unsightly, but it can also lead to a range of health issues, including triggering asthma. However, there has been some debate about whether exposure to mold, especially black mold, can cause a serious lung disease in children, independent of asthma.

Black mold, specifically the fungus Stachybotrys chartarum, has been a focus of concern when it comes to mold in damp homes. This type of mold is known for its unsightly black patches that can appear on walls and other surfaces in damp environments. It is also one of the top ten feared fungi among experts.

The fear surrounding black mold stems from a report in the 1990s that linked cases of hemorrhagic lung disease in infants to exposure to mycotoxins produced by Stachybotrys chartarum. Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by fungi as a defense mechanism.

While Stachybotrys chartarum can produce various mycotoxins, including roridin and satratoxins, the actual risk of exposure to these toxins and their effects on human health is not well-established. Studies have shown that inhaling spores in contaminated homes is the most likely route of exposure to mycotoxins, but the actual concentration of spores needed to cause harm is often not reached in typical moldy environments.

Furthermore, the original reports linking Stachybotrys chartarum to hemorrhagic lung disease in infants have been called into question due to flaws in the study design and data analysis. The association between this type of mold and the disease cluster has essentially been debunked.

While mold, including black mold, can trigger allergies and respiratory issues in individuals with mold allergies, there is no strong evidence to suggest that mycotoxins from household mold pose a significant health risk. Removing mold from the environment can typically alleviate these allergic reactions.

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In conclusion, while household mold can contribute to respiratory issues through allergic reactions, the link between mycotoxins from mold, particularly black mold, and serious health problems is not well-supported by scientific evidence.

This article was written by Ian Musgrave, a senior lecturer in Pharmacology at the University of Adelaide, and is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

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