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Penicillium |
| Effects on Human
Health: |
- Pulmonary Infections
- Urinary-tract Infections
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Otomycosis
- Hypersensitivities
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Contains Ochratoxin A (a carcinogen)
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| Symptoms Include: |
- Sore Throat
- Sneezing
- Asthmatic Symptoms
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Flu-like Symptoms
- Allergic Symptoms
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Sleep Loss
- Sinus Drainage
- Ear Infections
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Headaches
- Disorientation (Brain Fog)
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| Method of Transmission: |
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Clinical Information |
- Further debilitates the immune system of already suppressed person.
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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.
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Penicillium is a mold that lives in areas of poor ventilation.
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