Dampness and Mold Hypersensitivity Syndrome
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Public Health Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2021) | Viewed by 6312
Special Issue Editors
Interests: multiple chemical sensitivity; mold-related disease; sensitivity to electromagnetic fields; diagnostics; biomarkers
Interests: mycotoxins; neurotoxicity from mycotoxins; mast cell activation from mycotoxins; inflammation from molds/mycotoxins; mycotoxicosis; mycotoxin antibodies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Dampness and mold hypersensitivity syndrome (DMHS) is a chronic debilitating condition that occurs after cumulative or prolonged exposure to indoor air dampness microbiota (DM). It is a worldwide problem, but it is often neglected, overlooked, and denied. At present, there is no single biomarker to diagnose this illness. Only respiratory symptoms such as allergic rhinitis, cough, the onset of new asthma or exacerbation of diagnosed asthma have been linked to the exposure to DM. However, many patients complain about non-respiratory symptoms such as fatigue, symptoms of the central nervous system, and dysautonomia. Multiple chemical sensitivity and even sensitivity to electromagnetic fields can develop at prolonged exposure. The aim of this Special issue is to update our current knowledge on the studies of indoor air, clinical presentations of the DMHS, diagnostics, and treatment. The final goal is to promote better recognition of this disorder and improve quality of life of the sufferers.
Dr. Tamara Tuuminen
Dr. Andrew W. Campbell
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- dampness and mold hypersensitivity syndrome
- multiple chemical sensitivity
- dampness microbiota
- mold-related disease
- indoor air
- asthma
- molds
- allergic rhinitis
- chronic fatigue syndrome
- neurological symptoms
- dysautonomia
