MARCH 18, 2022

Molds and Yeasts Common at Day Care Sites, Could Cause Chronic Problems

By IDSE News Staff

Molds, and especially yeasts, were present far more frequently in indoor day care centers than outside of them, according to a new study. Factors such as certain building features and the number of children in a day care influenced the species of fungi found inside, suggesting many of the molds and yeasts probably have indoor sources.

“This information is important to understand the alarming increase in chronic diseases like asthma and allergies in children,” said