The Army has issued an order to inspect all its buildings around the world for mold after outbreaks at bases have left barracks uninhabitable, forcing soldiers into temporary housing.
Water damage, leaky pipes and high humidity indoors can create a “biological soup” of mold, dust mites, cockroach proteins and mice dander that can sicken people, she said. Fixing those problems promptly is essential, and the Army should be saluted for recognizing the issue, she said.
Mold has long been a problem in barracks, mostly occupied by young, single soldiers, and in family housing, said a soldier at abase affected by mold. Mold is"caked" on walls and ceilings where soldiers are required to work, said the soldier, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliationIt's difficult to directly trace mold to illnesses, the soldier said. But it is suspected of sickening a dozen soldiers recently.
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