Living in water-damaged indoor areas and producing potent mycotoxins is the fungus called ________.

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Stachybotrys is commonly referred to as black mold and is known for growing in water-damaged indoor areas. It can produce mycotoxins that can cause health problems in humans and animals. Coccidioides is a fungus that causes valley fever, Aspergillus and Alternaria are common indoor molds that can also cause health problems, but they do not necessarily require water damage to grow. Trichophyton is a fungus that causes skin infections like athlete's foot and ringworm and is not typically associated with indoor water damage.

Living in Water-Damaged Indoor Areas and Producing Potent Mycotoxins Is