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1. MOLD CONTAMINATION:
The presence of mold growth and/or mold spores,
whose identity, location and quantity are not reflective of
a normal fungal ecology for similar indoor environments,
and which may produce adverse health effects, cause
damage to materials and/or adversely affect the operation
or function of building systems.
2. NECESSARY FACTORS FOR MOLD GROWTH:
- Presence of mold spores (mold spores are every
where in the environment)
- Nutrient Sources (food source of organic material)
- Water source (THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR
IN MOLD GROWTH)
- The right environmental conditions such as time,
temperature, and humidity
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3. HEALTH AFFECTS OF FUNGI (MOLD):
Depending on individual exposure and immune response, exposure
can cause allergic, infectious and toxigenic effects. They
can also cause immunosuppressant and irritant effects.
The most common mold exposure symptoms include;
runny nose, coughing, shortness of breath, headaches,
recurrent colds, eye irritation, dizziness, and nausea.
4. MOST SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION TO EFFECTS OF MOLD:
Infants, young children, elderly, convalescents
and immune compromised individuals.
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