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Molds ( also spelled " moulds ") are ubiquitous in the biosphere, and mold spores are a common component of household and workplace dust.

The CDC reported in a 9 June 2006 report, ' Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods ,' that “ excessive exposure to mold-contaminated materials can cause adverse health effects in susceptible persons regardless of the type of mold or the extent of contamination .”