The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The study, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, identified about 450 cases of invasive mold disease across hospitals in the Atlanta area between 2020 and 2024. Invasive mold disease is caused by certain types of mold that can enter the body through inhaled spores, open wounds or contaminated medical equipment. The CDC has previously estimated that invasive mold disease is linked to more than 15,000 hospitalizations in the United States each year. Many of the patients had weakened immune systems or were recovering from COVID-19.