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Not All Mold Is Black Mold

but Any Mold Can Be Harmful – While Stachybotrys chartarum (black mold) gets the most attention, many other molds, like Aspergillus and Penicillium, can also trigger allergies and respiratory issues.

2025/3/18 Edited to

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