Stachybotrys
http://gcrc.meds.cwru.edu/stachy/default.htm
Loes
Todd Stevens wrote:
> Hi Debbie,
>> I seem to recall that Stachybotris (I can't spell it either) is a common
> mold genus that includes some pathogens, but all my old medical micro books
> are packed up in storage right now. Here's all the links I could find with
> a quick web search, none of which look very credible. (Maybe they all
> misspelled it too...).
>> Todd
>>http://www.mercedsun-star.com/_archives/jan2999/moldbuster.html>http://www.easterndoor.com/deer/8-18/8-18-3.htm>http://www.mdheal.com/protecti.htm>http://www.spectator.org/archives/98-03_adams.html>> Debbie Roberts wrote:
>> > An ex-student has called me with questions about a report on the news
> > about an organism that grows on wet wood or sheet rock and causes
> > respiratory effects and ultimately brain damage. I haven't kept up with
> > the news so I am not sure what she is talking about. If any of you have
> > any information I would be pleased to here anything.
> >
> > She would also to find out about a reputable lab that can come and test
> > her recently flooded house for the organism (or any like it). She has
> > small children and is worried.
> >
> > --
> > Dr. Debbie Roberts LaMountain
> > Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
> > University of Houston
> > Houston, TX, 77204-4791
> > phone 713 743-4281, fax 713 743-4260
> > e-mail djroberts at uh.edu>> --
>> Todd Stevens
>>tstevens at oneworld.owt.comhttp://www.owt.com/users/tstevens> 526 Blue Avenue, Richland WA 99352
