Invasive Candidiasis Statistics Invasive candidiasis is
extremely rare in people without risk factors, but it is the
fourth most common cause of hospital-acquired bloodstream
infections in the U.S. In the general population, the incidence
is 8 to 10 cases per 100,000 people. A higher incidence has been
observed among Blacks/African-Americans and babies less than one
month old. It is estimated that between 5% and 20% of newborns
that weigh less than 1000 grams (2.2 pounds) at birth develop
invasive candidiasis.