User:Locard's Attic/Forensic mycology

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Mold Growth in Buildings

Mold growth commonly occurs in damp, humid environments and is often found in buildings (3). These growths can affect those who are immunocompromised or have allergies to these organisms and should be investigated when a fungi-related death has occurred (3). Evidence of these growths can also be used in civil lawsuits or water damage insurance claims (3). Some common species found in buildings include Aspergillus glaucus, Aspergillus niger, Cladosporium cladosporioides, Cladosporium herbarum, and Stachybotrys chartarum, among others (3).