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 The flood waters carry with them sewage and other toxins. Flood water can be very toxic and may contain a number of harmful microorganisms such as viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, protozoa, molds and other detrimental remains of biological and a-biological pollutants.
New York -- In the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, there was widespread flooding in the Mid Atlantic and the Northeast. The enormity of the flooding affecting thousands of homes and businesses has now spawned considerable mold and bacterial growth among other bio pollutants. These bio pollutants if not remediated effectively will cause an increase in respiratory distress and health concerns.
The key to biological control is moisture control. It is important to dry water damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. Some people are sensitive to biological contaminants. For these people...
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| New Dangers in Post-Sandy World -Mold Causes Breathing Problems- | |
by SYDNEY LUPKIN - ABCnews.go.com | Health
It's been a week since superstorm Sandy unleashed flooding, power outages and wind damage on the east coast, and although recovery efforts are underway, doctors warn that residents are not out of the woods for new health hazards.
With flooding comes mold, and it can make victims sick even if it's invisible, doctors warned.
"Even if you're not allergic, mold spores tend to be irritating to the airways and can cause respiratory symptoms," said Dr. David Rosenstreich, the director of Allergy and Immunology at Montefiore Medical Center. He said that an estimated 10 percent to 20 percent of the population is allergic to mold.
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Approximately 200 million people (2/3 of the entire population) pass through America's pharmacies each week. According to an estimate, over 55,000 pharmacies are serving various healthcare needs throughout the country. In the United States, the role of pharmacies is very complex within the health care system. The primary responsibility of pharmacies is to prevent the abuse of medicine and provide consumers the formulation which is prescribed by a medical practitioner in a safe and appropriate way. This enables optimal ...
Overlooking the above discussed facts may have dire consequences. For example...
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| Study: Pacifiers Contain Disease-Causing Bacteria, Fungus, Mold ...biofilm, and it can alter the normal bacteria... | |
by Will C. Holden | KDVR.com
DENVER - It turns out there may be more invisible substances on your child's pacifier aside from slobber. No matter how well you think you're cleaning the popular child-soothing instrument, it may be riddled with disease-causing bacteria, fungus and mold, according to a new study.
A research team led by Dr. Tom Glass presented the study at the American Society for Clinical Pathology on Nov. 2. Glass is a professor of forensic sciences, pathology and dental medicine at Oklahoma State University.
He said that some of the common bacteria his team found...
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After Sandy: Out In The Cold On Mold Insurance Coverage? | |
by Insurance.com | TheStreet.com
As victims of Superstorm Sandy evaluate the impact and begin home repairs, they should be aware that mold caused by the flooding may be the next threat.
Beyond compromising a house's structure, medical experts say some types of mold can be toxic. And there's more bad news: Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover mold-related damages.
Insurers often exclude mold problems caused by flooding because they're considered a maintenance issue, similar to preventing e termite infestation, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III).
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