In 11 schools in areas of high humidity, Strachybotrys molds were found under damp carpets, on damp walls and under vinyl wall coverings. Cladosporium and Aspergillus species were also found, although to a lesser extent, in some of the other schools. Penicillin species can easily adapt to most human environments, the authors write. The spores are small and can easily enter the lungs. Unattended water leaks and poorly maintained heating and ventilation systems can encourage the molds to develop, the authors write .
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