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* mould *
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/environ...lood_mould.htm

What is mould?

Moulds are fungi (like mushrooms), which are present at low levels virtually everywhere, indoors and outdoors. People are exposed to mould on a daily basis without harm.

Moulds need organic materials (eg. leaves, wood, paper or dirt) and moisture to grow. Mould is often green, grey, brown or black, and produces a musty smell. The most common indoor moulds are Alternaria, Cladosporium, Penicillium and Aspergillus.

Moulds release countless tiny, lightweight spores, which travel through the air. This occurs when moulds are actively disturbed (during cleanup) or in dry conditions (when the house is being dried out). If mouldy materials and items are not removed or properly cleaned, high levels of airborne mould spores may be a health risk for mould-sensitive family members when they move back into the house.