Mold Types

Are you aware that there are really several thousands of types of mold that scientists have identified? Some of these molds are dangerous and some of them are actually helpful to us. The types of mold in our homes are the most common. They are as follows:

Penicillium – This type of mold is found in homes and is the most common type of mold. It is found in food, spoiled food, soil and dust that accumulates in the air. It can cause infections, allergies and some rather serious health issues in certain people.

Cladosporium – This mold is either dark green or black. It is a fungus that is powdery and can be found outdoors as well as indoors. It grows in food, on dead plants and in air ducts. This fungi may become airborne and cause problems such as hay fever, nail fungus, asthma and skin rashes.

Alternaria – This type of mold is found in our soil, the window frames of our homes and in plants. When we breathe in the airborne allergen into our lungs, it can cause hay fever, asthma and several other types of allergy symptoms that are rather common..

Memnoniella – This mold is a fungus. It is normally found on paper, wood and cotton. It is most commonly found  where stachybotrys, a toxic fungi, is lurking. Since it is commonly associated with toxic fungi, it is termed as a dangerous mold.

Mucor – This is commonly found in the feces of animals, dust that is accumulated in homes and soil. This fungus is termed as a minor allergen. However, with those who do not have a very good immune system, it can cause an infection in the lungs when they are exposed to this mold.

Stachybotrys – This type of mold is a black mold and is considered a toxin. This fungus is termed as dangerous and is generally found in our homes. It lurks where there is moisture. This mold can be the cause of several serious health conditions such as asthma, infections in the respiratory system, headaches and memory loss. It has even been associated with the death of children and babies.

While only a few of the several different types of mold that are listed here are dangerous to the health of our body’s, not all forms of mold are bad. There are some molds that are used in medicines as well as some types of mold that we can eat.