 environmentally ubiquitous fungi e g aspergillus mucormycetes are a cause of invasive infections especially among immunocompromised persons that can be associated with substantial morbidity and mortality outbreaks of fungal infections among at risk patients in healthcare settings have been linked to construction water leaks insufficient air filtration non sterile medical supplies deficient device reprocessing dental procedures contaminated linens contaminated food and supplements and other sources of mold spores in the air or on surfaces 