Toxic mold and mycotoxins in neurotoxicity cases: Stachybotrys, Fusarium, Trichoderma, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Cladosporium, Alternaria, Trichothecenes.
Psychol Rep
; 93(2): 561-84, 2003 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-14650691
ABSTRACT
Presented is the argument that psychologists and neuropsychologists have no scientific basis for rendering opinions about causation given the current state of the literature. The critical question is whether in a residence or office inhalation of mold spores or mold metabolites, including mycotoxins, causes neuropsychological impairment or mental and emotional disorders. There has not been sufficient research to support such conclusions. Nonetheless, in the context of litigation, speculative opinions are rendered in lieu of scientifically well-founded conclusions. Resources for recognizing and coping with pseudoscientific arguments are suggested.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Penicillium
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Aspergillus
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Stachybotrys
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Trichoderma
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Trichothécènes
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Cladosporium
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Syndromes neurotoxiques
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Alternaria
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Fusarium
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Mycotoxines
Limites:
Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Psychol Rep
Année:
2003
Type de document:
Article