Health
Exposure Assessment
The evaluation of potential health risks from mold exposure based on the type of mold present, concentration levels, duration of exposure, and individual susceptibility factors.
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Erythema
A skin condition characterized by redness, which can be caused by exposure to certain types of mold or mycotoxins. Skin reactions are one of the symptoms of mold exposure.
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Fungus
A group of organisms that includes molds, mushrooms, and yeasts. Molds are types of fungi that grow in multicellular filaments called hyphae and reproduce by producing spores.