Mold-related fungal infection risks
A recent American study indicates that invasive fungal infections caused by mold pose a serious health threat, especially given the increased exposure due to natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods linked to climate change. Researchers documented approximately 450 cases in Atlanta hospitals over five years, with about one-third of the patients succumbing to the infection, highlighting the danger of this disease despite its relatively low diagnosis rate compared to other illnesses. The study emphasizes the need to raise awareness among healthcare professionals, improve diagnosis and monitoring, and warns that infection rates could rise as climate change continues.
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