Did you know there are over 100,000 different types of mold? In this blog post, we are going to discuss Chaetomium. Chaetomium fungi species appear in colonies and have an initial white cotton-like appearance. The colonies that mature turn to grey or deep green color giving off a distinctly musty odor.
Chaetomium is a dangerous mold species commonly found in soil, plant debris, and compost. Any material containing cellulose feeds Chaetomium. This mold type feeds and spreads quickly, making it difficult to contain. Chaetomium is highly dangerous, as it can easily lead to severe allergic reactions and respiratory infections in immune compromised individuals. Chaetomium is also known to cause skin and nail infections. In rare cases, fatal brain infections have been associated with Chaetomium.
So what causes Chaetomium to grow? Fluctuations in humidity, usually, high humidity levels second the growth of Chaetomium. Keeping the humidity level below 50% is one way of thwarting growth or re-growth of Chaetomium.
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