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PEDIATRICS Vol. 101 No. 4 April 1998, pp. 712-714

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS:
Toxic Effects of Indoor Molds

This statement describes molds, their toxic properties, and their potential for causing toxic respiratory problems in infants. Guidelines for pediatricians are given to help reduce exposures to mold in homes of infants. This is a rapidly evolving area and more research is ongoing.

The following policy statements are a revision:

Spectrum of Noninfectious Health Effects From Molds

Committee on Environmental Health
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