Cognitive Impairment Associated with Exposure to Toxigenic Fungi
Gordon, W. A., Johanning, C., Haddad, L.
2001
In "Bioaerosols, Fungi and Mycotoxins: Health Effects, Assessment, Prevention and Control", Edited by Johanning, E., Boyd Printing, Albany, New York
Cognitive impairment, neurotoxic molds, memory, learning, intelligence, Stachybotrys atra
Gordon, W. A., Johanning, C., Haddad, L., (2001), "Cognitive Impairment Associated with Exposure to Toxigenic Fungi", In "Bioaerosols, Fungi and Mycotoxins: Health Effects, Assessment, Prevention and Control", Edited by Johanning, E., Boyd Printing, Albany, New York.
| Abstract
The objective of the study was to examine whether cognitive impairment was associated with exposure to Stachybotrys atra. 20 individuals were examined using a standard neuropsychological battery and a symptom checklist. Results indicate that all individuals seen meet at least 1 of the criteria for a cognitive impairment, with 13 of the 20 (65%) meeting at least 3 of the criteria for cognitive impairment. Preliminary findings suggest that exposure to toxigenic molds are associated with cognitive impairment, specifically deficits in verbal memory, verbal learning, attention/concentration and set shifting. In addition to these cognitive deficits, the sample reported a high number of cognitive, physical and behavioral symptoms. Validation on a larger sample of individuals is indicated. |
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 Bioaerosols, Fungi and Mycotoxins, Ed. by Johanning, E.
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