Blastomycosis — United States
The latest update from state health officials shows 40 confirmed cases of blastomycosis in an outbreak associated with the Little Wolf River in Waupaca County. That’s 2 more confirmed cases than a week ago. The number of suspected but probable cases remains at 37.
Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by inhaling spores from decaying leaves and wood. These spores get kicked up when that earthy bed is walked on. The Department of Health Services tied the outbreak to people spending time
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