Actinomycetes are a type of bacteria that look and behave a bit like mold. They thrive in warm, damp organic material and are commonly found in water-damaged insulation, soil, and deteriorating HVAC systems. They don't get picked up on standard mold tests, so if someone is having respiratory issues that aren't explained by mold results alone, actinomycetes may be worth investigating.
Actinomycetes are a type of bacteria that look and behave a bit like mold. They thrive in warm, damp organic material and are commonly found in water-damaged insulation, soil, and deteriorating HVAC systems. They don't get picked up on standard mold tests, so if someone is having respiratory issues that aren't explained by mold results alone, actinomycetes may be worth investigating.
