Fungal Mold and  Mycotoxins in Human Habitations
a publication of the

Institut pour l'Etude de Fongique dans les Habitations Humaines

MYCOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
for the study of

FUNGAL MOLD IN HUMAN HABITATIONS

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ISHAM is a world wide organisation that represents all scientists and doctors with a special interest in fungal diseases. ISHAM is an independant society that is non-political and non-discriminatory. It exists solely to encourage and facilitate the study and practice of all aspects of medical and veterinary mycology.
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The Mycological Society of America is a scientific society dedicated to advancing the science of mycology - the study of fungi of all kinds including molds,yeasts, lichens, plant pathogens, and medically important fungi.  

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       VOLUME INDEX        
VOL.  I NO. I    FEB  2000
 
TRAINING THE TRAINER FOR MOLD INSPECTION - Current training by today's standards for mold inspectors is wanting. A review of the minimum mandatory requirements established is set forth here.
VOL.  I NO II    JULY 2000
 
MEDICAL MYCOLOGY FOR THE MOLD INSPECTOR - Understanding the role of the medical mycologist when investigating mold in human habitations. 
VOL.  I NO. III  MARCH 2001
 
STACHYBOTRYS - THE CLEVELAND CASE OF HEMOSIDEROSIS - The 1967 report that brought toxic mold into the forefront as a risk factor not only to infant but to the general population.
VOL. I NO IV    AUGUST 2001
 
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT-  Once a property has been designated a "hot" site due to the high level of mold present proper selection and use of protection equipment for investigating it presence is required.
VOL. I NO V     JAN 2002
 
MYCOLOGICAL ALLERGENS AND PATHOGENS - The role of proteins and mycometabolites in human response to mold exposure.
VOL. I NO. VI   JUNE 2002
 
THE HIDDEN MOLD PRESENCE-DETECTION AND LOCATION OF THE COLONY-Finding mold in those hidden places can be difficult. When, how and what procedures to use will allow you to identify the cause and source on a timely basis.
VOL. II NO 1    NOV   2002
 
FUNGAL MOLD SAMPLE COLLECTION METHODOLOGY  The sampling tool. When, what and how sampling is to be performed.  Air, bulk, and swab sampling have their special and unique rules. 
VOL. II NO. II  APRIL 2003
 
THE FUNGAL MOLD TOXIC  METABOLITES  Molds found in human habitations that produce mycotoxins  known to be pathogenic produce.
VOL. II NO III DEC 2003
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RESIDENTIAL HOME INSPECTION- The first five minutes of an inspection dictate and control the overall practices and procedures that will result in the the outcome of the  inspection results, its conclusion and final report.
VOL. II NO. IV JUNE 2004
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TOXIC MOLD:  SOURCE OF AND PREVENTION IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS -  Predicting pipe failures that may result in water leaks if the goal of the utrasonic pipe inspector. But too often the inspection is called for after a leak has occurred.
VOL. II NO. VI NOV 2004
 
LAB CULTURE PRACTICES - AMPLIFICATION TECHNIQUES: When and how to amplify target species of mold found under investigation. Medium secetion and preperation.
VOL. III NO. I
 
INVASIVE  INSPECTION PRACTICES - Deciding when to inspect walls, floors, ceilings, ducts and other enclosed areas.
VOL. III NO. II
 
THE LAW AND LEGAL LIABILITIES IN MOLD INSPECTIONS - A review of best practices to prevent litigation.
VOL. III NO. III
 
TOXIC EXPOSURE AND REACTION - Typical patterns of observed reactions to the exposure to mold allergens a mycotoxins in  common settings.
VOL. III NO. IV
 
MOLD AFFECTS NOT JUST HUMANS - Sometimes  mold will infect household pets.  A review of veterinary mycology
  

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