Penicillium

Effects on Human Health:
  • Pulmonary Infections
  •  Urinary-tract Infections
  •  Otomycosis
  •  Hypersensitivities
  •  Contains Ochratoxin A (a carcinogen)
Symptoms Include:
  • Sore Throat
  • Sneezing
  • Asthmatic Symptoms
  • Flu-like Symptoms
  • Allergic Symptoms
  • Sleep Loss
  • Sinus Drainage
  • Ear Infections
  • Headaches
  • Disorientation (Brain Fog)
Method of Transmission:
  • Airborne

Clinical Information

  • Further debilitates the immune system of already suppressed person.
  • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are attributed to this mold at certain stages of its existence.
  • Penicillium infections are a class of secondary infections which can be fatal to persons with severe compromised immune system.
  • Persons who develop chemical sensitivities or MCS almost always are allergic to molds at an early stage of their lives.
  • This mold is known to cause ear infections in children and adults. There is also a high incidence of skin rashes and infections.
  • This mold contains the toxin Orchratoxin-A which has been proven to cause cancer.
  • Penicillium is a mold that lives in areas of poor ventilation.