Exposure to indoor mold causes peripheral nerve damage in humans.

Is it true that exposure to indoor mold causes peripheral nerve damage in humans?

Partly. Some sources report neurological or peripheral nervous system symptoms in mold-exposed people, including one citing peripheral neuropathies, but these are largely questionnaire-based or secondary reports. A review of Stachybotrys illness finds the evidence inconclusive, so the specific claim that indoor mold causes peripheral nerve damage is only partially supported and contested.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 4 sources for, 1 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

The private library was unavailable for some searches in this check. Missing library results are not evidence against the claim.

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