Mold Test Results

Spore Identification Results in Colonies
Alternaria 1
Cladosporium 6
Rhodotorula 1
Non-sporulating fungi 1
Total Result: 9

ALTERNARIA: extremely widespread and common spore. common in soil, dead plants, and foodstuffs. It is often found indoors growing on cellulosic materials and as settled dust on carpets, textiles, etc. potential opportunistic human pathogen. commonly recognized as type i (hay fever) and type iii hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

CLADOSPORIUM: commonly found on dead plants, woody plants, food, straw, soil, paint and textiles. Common cause of extrinsic asthma (immediate-type hypersensitivity: type i). Acute symptoms include edema and bronchiospasms; chronic cases may develop pulmonary Emphysema.

RHODOTORULA: commonly identified in indoor air samples. They can cause problems if a person has had previous exposure and developed hypersensitivity. Yeast can be allergenic to susceptible individuals when present in sufficient concentrations.

NON-SPORULATING FUNGI: many fungi do not form spores using routine growth media and normal growth conditions in the laboratory. The spores help identify the fungus. Non-sporulating colonies are often a result of mushroom spores (basidiospores) germinating. Non-sporulating fungi can potentially be allergenic, irritating, or cause hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and dermatitis.

Looks like I likely have to look for a different cause to my problems as none of these molds are toxic and fairly common. Of course this is inconclusive evidence, which is the only type I get these days.

At least I'm feeling better