Report Supporting Document ANALYSIS OF FUNGI (MOLD) IN INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS USING FUNGI CULTURABLE METHODS

Fungi are essential components of ecosystems and widely distributed in nature. Fungal spores may be easily dispersed into indoor environments, and if conditions are suitable, some fungal spores may germinate and grow indoors. Mold, a common term for certain filamentous fungi, is fast growing and capable of producing hundreds of thousands of spores in a short period. Mold spores germinate and rapidly reproduce under suitable moisture, temperature, and nutrient conditions, and disperse through air turbulence, water drops, or insect activities. Mold has been associated with a number of adverse health effects, such as allergies, irritations, infections, and toxic reactions. In certain circumstances, monitoring or investigating indoor mold population is an important and essential step toward establishing a cause-and-effect relationship to health complaints.