Phoma betae

Phoma betae is a mould that may be found in water damaged buildings. 

Expsure to Phoma betae may result in allergy symptoms in sensitised individuals.

- Phoma betae may induce symptoms of asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis in sensitised individuals.

- Dermatomycoses and phaeohyphomycosis have been reported.

Phoma species are mainly contaminants, though they may rarely cause infections in humans, particularly to individuals with a weakened immune system. While they are not known to pose an inhalation hazard to humans, any mold growing in human occupied environments should be treated as potentially hazardous.

Where does Phoma grow?

Like most types of mold, this one likes dark, damp places. You might find it under sinks with leaky pipes, behind leaky toilets, in showers, in attics with leaky roofs, in crawlspaces, or in any of the other likely places where mold may be found. Because it spreads easily, it may be in multiple areas of a home.

You should be aware that mold can grow in hard-to-see places, like inside walls, under carpet, under floorboards, and inside heating and air conditioning ducts.

How to control, remove and prevent Phoma?

Any type of mold needs to be removed from your home as quickly as possible in order to minimize the risk to your health and the health of your family. If you’re experiencing mold-related health problems or if you are immunocompromised in some way, we recommend calling in a mold removal professional. The mold removal process stirs up mold spores and would further expose you to the potential health hazard. In addition, it will be especially important that the job is done right and a professional will have the knowledge and skill needed to accomplish that, as well as all the necessary equipment.

Phoma is a very common soil fungus attacking weak or damaged plants. It is frequently isolated from different soils, dead plant tissues and potato. Phoma is frequently found indoors as a contaminator of humid surfaces, in connection with bio-deterioration of painted walls; producing colored spots, often pink or purple, several centimeters in diameter.