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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Online searches for black mold in the US hit record high. Here’s what to know

Americans Googled “black mold” more than ever this year, as humid and hot conditions - which are ripe for its growth - plagued much of the country.

Exposure to black mold, also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, can be dangerous, leading to an immune system disorder, skin conditions and respiratory symptoms and infections.

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