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January 4, 2006 Mold: Misery, Myths, and Misconceptions   Volume 1 Issue 191  
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Cunninghamella species
Cunninghamella species
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Mold: Misery, Myths, and Misconceptions
by Ed Ziegler

Everyday, there are people frantically searching for answers to their questions about mold. The most commonly used tool for this task is an Internet search engine like Google or Yahoo. For example, if you enter the word “mold” into the Google search engine, there are over 23,000,000 articles.
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Neurotoxic Effects of Microbial Toxins
by FIinnish Research Programme on Environmental Health

Fusarium moulds are commonly present in buildings with moisture problems and finding of Fusarium indicate that water spills and subsequent water damages may have occurred in these premises. Fumonisin B1 (FB1) is a mycotoxin produced by Fusarium verticillioides (= F. moniliforme).
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Indoor Exposure To Molds And Allergic Sensitization
by Environmental Health Perspectives

Evidence that indoor dampness and mold growth are associated with respiratory health has been accumulating, but few studies have been able to examine health risks in relation to measured levels of indoor mold exposure.
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Are Your Medications Making You Sick?
by Judy Tidwell,Your Guide to Allergies, About.com

The inactive ingredients in over-the-counter and prescription medications, as well as vitamins and supplements, could be troublesome for some allergic individuals. If symptoms still exist after avoiding known allergens, check any supplements or medications you are taking for inactive ingredients.
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Mold Cleanup At Bibb Traffic Center Might Take Half Year
by S. Heather Duncan, HeraldToday.com, TELEGRAPH STAFF WRITER, Mon, Dec. 26

A mold cleanup at the Bibb County traffic center may take much longer than originally expected - perhaps up to six months, county officials said. The center, completed in 2002, has been plagued by mold problems behind the wallpaper.
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Dog Food Recalled Due To Aflatoxin Mold
by Dog News

Diamond Pet Food has discovered aflatoxin in a product manufactured at the company's Gaston, South Carolina facility. They have elected to recall products in the areas affected by this situation.
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Move In, Then Sue Somebody
With lawsuits inevitable, insurance adds $5,000 to price of condos
by Prabha Natarajan, MSNBC.com, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), Dec. 18, 200

Sometime over the next 10 years, each of the developers who are building high-rise condominium projects across Honolulu expects to be sued. Today, lawsuits over construction defects are a given on every condo project, no matter how thoughtfully designed or carefully built.
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With a leaky window, where is mold most likely to grow?

A. On the glass

B. On the drywall around the window

C. On the ceiling

D. On the window blinds

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