PEDIATRICS Vol. 118 No. 6 December 2006, pp. 2582-2586 (doi:10.1542/peds.2006-2828)

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Spectrum of Noninfectious Health Effects From Molds

Molds are eukaryotic (possessing a true nucleus) nonphotosynthetic organisms that flourish both indoors and outdoors. For humans, the link between mold exposure and asthma exacerbations, allergic rhinitis, infections, and toxicities from ingestion of mycotoxin-contaminated foods are well known. However, the cause-and-effect relationship between inhalational exposure to mold and other untoward health effects (eg, acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage in infants and other illnesses and health complaints) requires additional investigation. Pediatricians play an important role in the education of families about mold, its adverse health effects, exposure prevention, and remediation procedures.

Key Words: mold exposure • health effects • allergies • hypersensitivity pneumonitis • mycotoxins • hemosiderosis • water damage • remediation • prevention

Abbreviations: AIPH—acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage • IOM—Institute of Medicine • CDC—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • EPA—Environmental Protection Agency

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