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HEALTHJul 29 · 19:03 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy MIKE STOBBE, Associated Press

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

A first-of-its-kind U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated and potentially deadly health threat, with 450 cases identified in Atlanta-area hospitals over five years and a third of patients dying. The CDC-led research highlights growing risks linked to climate change and vulnerable populations, including the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionorganizationJeremy GoldpersonJeffrey JenkspersonDuke Universityorganizationinvasive mold diseasestopicclimate changetopicAtlanta-area hospitalsplaceelderlytopic
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