is mold poisonous?????

Question

can it come in the form of dust

Answer 1

Molds, or mould, are various fungi that cover surfaces in the form of fluffy mycelia and usually produce masses of spores (most commonly asexual spores but sometimes sexual).

Mold is a growth of these minute fungi forming on vegetable or animal matter, commonly as a downy or furry coating. It is often a sign of decay or dampness. The Molds are not a specific taxonomic or phylogenetic grouping – they can be found in the divisions Zygomycota, Deuteromycota and Ascomycota.

The presence of mold usually implies decay, although some molds are cultivated deliberately; for example in making certain types of cheese, and for the production of antibiotics derived from the organisms' natural defenses against bacteria.

The numerous spores released by mold do not themselves cause significant harm in humans, but the hyphae grown from those spores can attach to cells along the respiratory tract and cause problems in those with weak immunity.

Alexander Fleming's famous discovery of penicillin involved the mold Penicillium notatum. The mold Neurospora crassa is commonly used as a model organism in scientific experiments.

Mold is often a problem in damp areas such as basements and bathrooms, and after floods. It can be seen on surfaces of walls, but also grows deep within, and produces a distinctive dusty, slightly pungent smell. It grows on food in closed containers, even in refrigerators.
Mold growth in buildings
The main problem with the presence of mold in buildings arises from the inhalation of mold spores. Some molds are particularly serious in this respect, because their spores are important causes of allergies (they are allergens); also, the spores of some fungi like Stachybotrys release potent toxins into the lungs when inhaled; Stachybotrys spores can cause very severe symptoms and lung lesions in children. In the home, the presence of mold can mean that something is wrong. Mold doesn’t require sunlight; often, sunlight will kill it. Mold does require moisture and food. In houses and buildings, this food source is usually some form of cellulose such as wood or cardboard.

If an entire house has problems with mold year-round, there is probably too much moisture in the house, possibly from a dirt basement or a leaking roof.
If there are mold problems in one specific part of a house year-round, then that part of the house probably needs more sunlight and ventilation. Mold often forms on perimeter walls, because they are coolest, and where ventilation is poorest (in corners, around furniture).
If there are mold problems in a house only during certain times of the year, then it is probably either too air-tight, or too drafty. Mold problems occur in air-tight homes more frequently in the warmer months (when humidity reaches high levels inside the house, and moisture is trapped), and occur in drafty homes more frequently in the colder months (when warm air escapes from the living area into unconditioned space, and condenses). If a house is humidified artificially during the winter, this can create conditions favorable to mold. Also see ventilation issues in houses for tips on preventing different types of mold. [1

Answer 2

Mold is created from the airborne pollens that sprouts and grows in a moist environment. Dust is associated with it because it could carry the pollens but dust itself doesn't become mold. And while mold may not be poisonous, it causes allergic reaction in many people and it can cause all type of problems.

Answer 3

Mo(u)ld- A grey or white wool-like growth of fungi on the outside of anything, specially dead plant or animal substance in the process of decay; any fungus producing mold. Some are poisonous.just like certain mushrooms.
Please see the webpage for more details on Toxic mold.

Answer 4

I suppose mould can form a type of dust as it is a derirative of a previous organic form. i doubt it is poisonous though- it is the start of penicillin after all!

Answer 5

some is poison to most everyone, some to people with specific allergies, and the spores of it are extremely fine dust. so yes. clean up your act

Answer 6

if you have it in drywall of a house that has been hit with
moisture , and the mold is black.

toxic is the term you are looking for.

goood luck!