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Could Fever, Sore Throat And Body Aches Be Due To Mold Exposure?

Hello, I work at a site which has large amounts of black mold spores in the AC units and even on some walls. I have contacted our work health and safety to no avail. Myself and others noted increased respiratory irritation while at work but now I am very sick with fever, sore throat, body aches... Could this be a result of mold exposure? Should I return to work with continued mold exposure?
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hello,
This is Dr. Papaqako answering your query.

Mold allergy symptoms can include Sneezing; Runny or stuffy nose; Cough and postnasal drip; Itchy eyes, nose and throat; Watery eyes
Mold allergy symptoms vary from person to person and range from mild to severe.

Fever and sore throat are not symptoms of a mold exposure, but most commonly happen in viral upper respiratory tract infection, which is the most possible diagnoses in your case.

If I was your caring doctor, I would recommend to continue with symptomatic treatment for fever or aches, drink plenty of fluids, and stay home if you have fever. Otherwise, its ok to return to work, but mold exposure may be a problem in the long term, so you should take care of it anyway.

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Could Fever, Sore Throat And Body Aches Be Due To Mold Exposure?

Hello, This is Dr. Papaqako answering your query. Mold allergy symptoms can include Sneezing; Runny or stuffy nose; Cough and postnasal drip; Itchy eyes, nose and throat; Watery eyes Mold allergy symptoms vary from person to person and range from mild to severe. Fever and sore throat are not symptoms of a mold exposure, but most commonly happen in viral upper respiratory tract infection, which is the most possible diagnoses in your case. If I was your caring doctor, I would recommend to continue with symptomatic treatment for fever or aches, drink plenty of fluids, and stay home if you have fever. Otherwise, its ok to return to work, but mold exposure may be a problem in the long term, so you should take care of it anyway. Hope this helps.