Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated
Summary
A new U.S. study shows that serious mold infections may be more common and dangerous than previously known. Researchers found about 450 cases in hospitals near Atlanta over five years, with about one-third of those patients dying in the hospital.Key Facts
- The study was done by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Invasive mold infections can be life-threatening, especially for older people and those with weak immune systems.
- Researchers looked at hospital data from 2020 to 2024 in the Atlanta area.
- They found about 450 confirmed cases out of nearly 1,000 possible ones initially identified.
- Hospitals can expect 3 to 5 mold infection cases per 100 inpatient beds each year.
- Mold infections often affect people weakened by conditions like COVID-19 or cancer.
- Mold exposure risks may increase due to climate change and natural disasters like floods and hurricanes.
- The study results provide a new estimate but may not apply the same way in other parts of the country.
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