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Innovations in Airborne Mold Toxin Identification for Healthier Homes

Learn about hazardous mold Stachybotrys, its health effects, and the need for efficient testing methods. Discover a new chemical test and device to detect its mycotoxins in homes. Stay informed on project progress and key research questions.

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Innovations in Airborne Mold Toxin Identification for Healthier Homes

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  1. Identification of Hazardous Airborne Organisms Group 1: Beth Kerr Brita Roy

  2. Background • Stachybotrys is the most common form of hazardous mold found in residential homes • Spores of stachybotrys cause pulmonary hemorrhaging and hemosiderosis • Mycotoxins are released by stachybotrys spores

  3. History of Mold Testing • Prior to the recent media interest in hazardous molds, testing did not occur until mold was visible or until symptoms occurred • Currently, the testing process is very slow. Home tests require that a sample of the visible mold be taken and sent to a laboratory.

  4. Project Description • Designing a chemical test to identify the specific airborne mycotoxins produced by stachybotrys • Creating a device to test for the mycotoxins in homes as a preventative mechanism

  5. The Toxin: Satratoxin H

  6. Past Work • Completed literature search • Completed NCIIA proposal • Found commercially available home tests • Found structure of toxin in stachybotrys mold • Determined physical effects of mycotoxins

  7. Current Status • Determining identification criteria for stachybotrys • Considering types of tests to characterize mycotoxins

  8. Required information • How many households are affected by this mold? • What is the best way to differentiate stachybotrys from other molds? • How can satratoxin be easily identified?

  9. Contact Info Beth Kerr Box 2329 B 421-4223 Brita Roy Box 529B 298-3131

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