A Water-Damaged Home and Health of Occupants : A Case Study
Joint Authors
Kilburn, Kaye H.
Thrasher, Jack Dwayne
Gray, Michael R.
Dennis, Donald P.
Yu, Archie
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A family of five and pet dog who rented a water-damaged home and developed multiple health problems.
The home was analyzed for species of mold and bacteria.
The diagnostics included MRI for chronic sinusitis with ENT and sinus surgery, and neurological testing for neurocognitive deficits.
Bulk samples from the home, tissue from the sinuses, urine, nasal secretions, placenta, umbilical cord, and breast milk were tested for the presence of trichothecenes, aflatoxins, and Ochratoxin A.
The family had the following diagnosed conditions: chronic sinusitis, neurological deficits, coughing with wheeze, nose bleeds, and fatigue among other symptoms.
An infant was born with a total body flare, developed multiple Cafe-au-Lait pigmented skin spots and diagnoses with NF1 at age 2.
The mycotoxins were detected in bulk samples, urine and nasal secretions, breast milk, placenta, and umbilical cord.
Pseudomonas aueroginosa, Acinetobacter, Penicillium, and Aspergillus fumigatus were cultured from nasal secretions (father and daughter).
RT-PCR revealed A.
fumigatus DNA in sinus tissues of the daughter.
The dog had 72 skin lesions (sebaceous glands and lipomas) from which trichothecenes and ochratoxin A.
were detected.
The health of the family is discussed in relation to the most recent published literature regarding microbial contamination and toxic by-products present in water-damaged buildings.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Thrasher, Jack Dwayne& Gray, Michael R.& Kilburn, Kaye H.& Dennis, Donald P.& Yu, Archie. 2011. A Water-Damaged Home and Health of Occupants : A Case Study. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Thrasher, Jack Dwayne…[et al.]. A Water-Damaged Home and Health of Occupants : A Case Study. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Thrasher, Jack Dwayne& Gray, Michael R.& Kilburn, Kaye H.& Dennis, Donald P.& Yu, Archie. A Water-Damaged Home and Health of Occupants : A Case Study. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462603