Infant pulmonary hemorrhage in a suburban home with water damage and mold (Stachybotrys atra)
Article Abstract:
Toxicological testing confirms that Stachybotrys atra mold spores present a significant threat to human pulmonary health. Air sampling was conducted in a home in which an infant suffered pulmonary hemorrhage; several areas were discovered to be highly toxigenic.
Publisher: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
Causes of, Risk factors, Lung diseases, Fungal, Fungal lung diseases, Molds (Fungi), Respiratory insufficiency, Pediatric respiratory diseases, Respiratory insufficiency in children, Pulmonary aspergillosis
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
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The Role of Humic Substances in Drinking Water in Kashin-Beck Disease in China
Article Abstract:
The authors examines the relationship between Kashin-Beck disease and humic substances in China's drinking water. Topics include fulvic acid, water treatment, and selenium.
Publisher: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
Research, China, Diseases, Pollution, Environmental policy, Drinking water
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
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Subjects list: Health aspects, United States
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