While air samples weren t that bad the issue was the mold gases produced by the hidden aspergillus.
Penicillium aspergillus in attic.
Sometimes beneficial and sometimes harmful the genus penicillium contains over 300 species and remains poorly understood by the general public despite its widespread medical use.
500 1500 spores sometimes the penicillium aspergillus cladosporium levels are in this range and there is not an issue that needs to be remediated.
These gases permeated into room air and upstairs.
The mold that triggers the illnesses aspergillus is everywhere indoors and outdoors.
Spray this mixture on top of the moldy surface before scrubbing it.
Made with one part of vinegar hydrogen peroxide or mild detergent and three parts of water add bleach if necessary.
Penicillium mold in the indoor environment penicillium a genus of ascomycetous fungi has a long history of interaction with mankind.
Aspergillus penicillium like 80 533 94 cladosporium 2 7 1 curvularia sp.
Penicillium aspergillus raw count 123 spores m 824 total of 19 scopulariopsis raw count 122 spores m 817 total of 19 any help in understanding this report is much appreciated.
Penicillium in attic on roof sheathing exposure to mold spores can cause all sorts of respiratory problems including shortness of breathing coughing sneezing a runny nose and chronic sinusitis.
2 13 2 ascospores 1 13 2.
When dealing with spore trap lab results you will often see these types listed together in groups such as aspergillus penicillium asp pen or pen asp.
There are only two evidence at this point the smell and this air sampling report.
1500 3000 spores this is where the grey area begins.
Aspergillosis is an infection caused by a type of mold fungus.
The illnesses resulting from aspergillosis infection usually affect the respiratory system but their signs and severity vary greatly.
If no water intrusion or mold issue is found during the inspection these levels can be caused by normal life in an enclosed environment.
Just like other molds aspergillus penicillium grows and thrives in damp dark areas.
Let the surface dries naturally and repeat the process until you no longer see the mold.
The dominant mold appeared to be aspergillus though where aspergillus is found penicillium typically is also found.
We removed the carpet made some holes in the walls and check the attic for leak but no presence of mold was visualized.
If these conditions are met the mold grows at a rapid rate.
