Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated

NEW YORK (AP) — A first-of-its-kind U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated — and potentially deadly — threat. Invasive mold diseases are rare infections caused by certain species. Previously, CDC researchers estimated more than 15,000 hospitalizations a year could be tied to invasive mold disease. The researchers found that hospitals can expect to see 3 to 5 cases per year for every 100 inpatient beds. Most patients had impaired immune systems or — in a number of cases — were weakened after falling sick from COVID-19.