Health officials are warning of “a serious global health threat” from a drug-resistant superbug fungus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the fungus, Candida auris, has already sickened hundreds of people in the United States. Candida auris, which preys on people with weakened immune systems, was
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Toxins from household fungi can easily become airborne. They can cause health problems, related to “sick building syndrome.” Researchers said the area is understudied. Toxins from household fungi can easily become airborne and cause health problems, a new study has found. A group of researchers found that
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Residents living in newly built homes in Parkland are complaining of mold, and at least two big builders have taken steps to fix the problem. Sowande Johnson, director of development services for Parkland, said WCI Communities Inc. and Standard Pacific of Florida have been approved for permits
Read more →PALO ALTO (KPIX) — A deadly water mold called Phytophthora (literally, “plant-destroyer”) is threatening to wipe out native California plants. Local plants have no immunity to the fungus-like organism, which may have hitch-hiked into the state from other countries on infected plants or pots. Non-profit Grassroots Ecology
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Fungi (or mold) fruiting bodies typically grow outdoors. This common mold or shelf fungi (or bracket fungus) will eat the old stump by digesting the wood and add natural features unique to this outdoor garden. These pictures were taken and submitted by a Fun Guy client. –
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Mushrooms are common in outdoor environments around our home. As a fungi, molds and mushrooms decompose organic materials. This cluster of mushrooms was found in the yard.“Mushroom” describes a variety of gilled fungi, with or without stems, and the term is used even more generally, to describe
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Different fungi that grow in buildings These recent fungi, mold, and mushrooms were observed on the inside of a home. Fungi grow for numerous reasons in buildings and structures, including the presence of water damage or moisture intrusion. Some fungi and mushrooms are able to import
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Los Angeles | I found mold in my home Let’s cut to the chase, mold can grow in the most interesting and unique areas. Minor water stains were observed in this kitchen counter top and kitchen sink cabinet. The presence mold growth was observed on the surface
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