News Analysis

Black Mold Linked to Infant Deaths in Cleveland

An unusual black mold has been linked to at least 34 cases of pulmonary hemorrhage and hemosiderosis (PH/H) among infants in the Cleveland area since 1993, resulting in at least 10 deaths. The condition, which involves bleeding in the lungs, is believed to be caused by toxins produced by the mold

Stachybotrys atra (also known as

Published March 1, 1998

(1998, March 1). Black Mold Linked to Infant Deaths in Cleveland. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/news-analysis/black-mold-linked-infant-deaths-cleveland