Stachybotrys chartarum
Overview
Stachybotrys chartarum: A toxic black slimy mold that can be found in damp indoor environments. Exposure can occur through the skin, ingestion or inhalation. It can causes conditions such as "sick building syndrome".
Symptoms
* Pulmonary hemorrhage * Rash * Headache * Nausea * Muscle ache * Muscle pain * Fatigue * Sore throat * Diarrhea * Respiratory problems * Coughing * Sneezing * Burning lungs * Burning throat * Wheezing * Shortness of breath * Stomach pain * Memory loss * Swollen lymph nodes * Vision problems * Anxiety * Depression * Heart palpitations * Confusion * Yellow nails * White marks under nail * Neck boils * Nose bleeds * Flu-like symptoms * Cold symptoms * Coughing up blood * Malaise * Seizures * Fever * Rhinitis * Autoimmune disease - long term exposure * Abdominal pain