Black Mold

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Fungi
gptkbp:affects gptkb:Humans
gptkb:livestock
gptkb:Plants
Pets
gptkbp:aroma Musty
gptkbp:associatedWith Water damage
gptkbp:cause Allergic reactions
Respiratory problems
Asthma symptoms
gptkbp:class gptkb:Sordariomycetes
gptkbp:color Black
gptkbp:commonName Stachybotrys chartarum
gptkbp:detects Visual inspection
Air sampling
Surface sampling
gptkbp:family gptkb:Stachybotryaceae
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1837
gptkbp:foundIn marina
Insulation materials
Drywall
Wallpaper
Ceiling tiles
gptkbp:genus Stachybotrys
gptkbp:growthForm Slow
gptkbp:habitat Damp building materials
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black Mold
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Fungi
gptkbp:notableOutbreaks Linked to sick building syndrome
Associated with infant pulmonary hemorrhage (controversial)
gptkbp:order gptkb:Hypocreales
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Ascomycota
gptkbp:prevention Control indoor moisture
Fix leaks
Use dehumidifiers
Ventilate damp areas
gptkbp:produces Mycotoxins
gptkbp:removalRequires Professional remediation
gptkbp:requires Constant moisture
High cellulose content
gptkbp:riskFactor Potentially hazardous
gptkbp:scientificName Stachybotrys chartarum
gptkbp:species Stachybotrys chartarum
gptkbp:sporePrintColor Black
gptkbp:sporeShape Oval
gptkbp:treatment Clean with fungicidal solutions
Dry affected areas
Remove contaminated materials
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Pata
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7