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What is mould and how dangerous is it?

Mould

Source: Getty Images/Heiko Küverling, Inset:Dr Janani

Mould is common in Australian homes as it thrives in warm, moist environments, especially in areas of above average humidity. Recent severe rainfalls and floods that ravaged various parts of Australia’s eastern coast could be followed by an unprecedented spread of mould, which can cause dangerous health problems. Dr Janani Thirumurugan explains more.


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