Satratoxin G (SG) is a macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxin produced by Stachybotrys chartarum, the "black mold" suggested to contribute etiologically to illnesses associated with water-damaged ...

Chicago, IL, United States of America - December 11th, 2013 /MarketersMedia/ -- Stachybotrys is actually one of the less common species of mold and is usually only found when some sort of water damage ...

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Stepping into the shower, there's a brownish, greenish blob of slime in the corner. Or maybe there are red and orange streaks. Are they something to worry about? Is there any way to banish unsightly ...

Two years ago, if you'd asked Teresa Van Deusen to identify "Stachybotrys," she would've responded with little more than a blank stare. Ask her the same thing today, she's likely to give you an earful ...

The authors present an outbreak of disease associated with exposure to Stachybotrys chartarum and Aspergillus species. A courthouse and two associated office buildings had generated discomfort among ...

Melinda Ballard and Ron Allison thought theirs was a dream house: a 22-room mansion on 72 acres outside of Austin, Texas. Ballard, a former New York City public relations executive, thought it offered ...

If you want to visit Cleo and Thomas Birrenbach's luxury New York City apartment, proper attire - gloves, mask and an anti-contamination suit - is required. Their once sparkling high-rise home is now ...

Bet you can''t say it five times fast: stachybotrys chartarum toxic mold. I can barely say it one time slow. It might not be a household word, but it''s becoming a household problem in United States.

Black mold does not affect everyone in the same way. However, those with an allergy or sensitivity to the spores may experience symptoms such as congestion, red eyes, respiratory problems, and skin ...