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Part 2: Microbial Coexistence

Part 2: Microbial Coexistence

The Intricate Microbial Interplay Between Bacteria, Fungi, and Viruses By Cesar Collado There is a complex relationship between bacteria, fungi, and viruses that provides valuable insight into causes of serious infections.  The coexistence and simultaneous presence...

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Part 1: Superantigen Response to Mold

Part 1: Superantigen Response to Mold

Life-Threatening Toxic Shock Syndromes, Superantigen Responses The consequences of mold exposure reach well beyond historic beliefs that mold is simply involved in allergies.  Mold pathology has recognized mold, mainly as an antigen.  However, mold flourishes in...

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Mold Blind Spots Series

Mold Blind Spots Series

Shining Light on Misunderstood Mold Facts By Cesar Collado This series will provide multiple articles that shed light on often overlooked mold sensitivity triggers or mold blind spots. The following articles will provide crucial aspects of mold-related issues that...

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Keep an Evaporative Cooler Mold Free

Keep an Evaporative Cooler Mold Free

Overview Main Problems: Swamp coolers will grow mold if not properly maintained.Mold potentially will blow throughout the residence.Unit may eventually leak.Severity of Mold Risk: Cost of Recommendation: $20-$100Guide The Problems Mold Prevention &...

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Can a Fungi Apocalypse Happen?

Can a Fungi Apocalypse Happen?

HBO MAX’s “Last of US” Stretches Some Interesting Fungus Facts Recently, I have received many questions regarding the possibility of a “fungal apocalypse”.  The HBO Max series, "The Last of Us," depicts a fictional scenario where a fungal infection, Cordyceps fungus,...

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How To Live With Indoor Plants

How To Live With Indoor Plants

OverviewMain Problems:Overwatering plants can cause mold growth on or around the plant.Water overflow onto carpeting or drywall.Many plants can result in excessive humidity.Severity of Mold Risk:Cost of Recommendation:$10-$50 /yearGuideThe Problems Mold Prevention...

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