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mold infection

When it Comes to Mold, Doctors Are Unreliable

December 1, 2009

Under-informed doctors not only allow the problem to worsen by not immediately identifying the problem, allowing the exposure to continue, but they can even make the problems worse by misdiagnosing and mistreating the illness. I previously wrote about how doctors will misdiagnose a mold infection as a bacterial infection and treat it with antibiotics. But the bacteria in your body are actually necessary to fight off fungal infections. This is like trying to put out a fire with a flamethrower.

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Fundraiser to Save Mold Victim’s Life

November 16, 2009

Whenever Jennifer would touch anything, she would leave behind pink fingerprints that could not be washed away. These fingerprints were caused by her body trying to rid itself of the toxins through her pores.

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Does Mold Have a Direct Effect on Human Health?

September 9, 2009

This weapon is a paper from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, or ACOEM. The paper downplays the effect indoor mold has on human health, claiming that while some people exhibit allergic reactions to mold, mycotoxins do not adversely affect health and pathogenic mold infections are unlikely.

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