Aspergillus fumigatus can be found almost everywhere - in soil, compost or in the air. It is usually harmless for healthy people. However, in patients with a weakened immune system, it can cause ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will hold its annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference starting Tuesday, with public presentations on new public health investigations and ...

The possible linkage between exposure to airborne concentrations of Stachybotrys mold spores and bleeding of the lungs (i.e. pulmonary hemosiderosis) is controversial. In the United States, this ...

Aspergillus fumigatus is a deadly fungus spreading rapidly across the US, posing a threat to people with weakened immune systems. It's an airborne fungus that releases microscopic spores, which can ...

Mold affects people in very different ways, from minor allergy symptoms to dangerous asthma attacks and infections, highlighting the need for awareness and prevention.

A 32-year-old man ended up with a collapsed lung and the near-fatal infection sepsis from inhaling spores due to excessive mold in his apartment. Matthew Langsworth, who lives in council housing — the ...

For people with weakened immune systems, common molds lurking in the environment — in the soil, along damp walls or on a forgotten apple — can cause dangerous infections deep inside the body. These ...

Homes in the Greater Houston area that experienced recent flooding are at risk of developing mold because of the excess moisture and standing water. Mold can pose a risk to everyone entering a home, ...