Outbreak of Rare Fungal Disease Sickens Dozens of Mill Workers in Michigan
A fungal outbreak has likely sickened nearly 100 workers at a Michigan paper mill, local health officials say. The infection is known to be caused by fungi that live in soil and decaying wood, but at this time, the source of the outbreak is unclear.Lower Drought Conditions In California | Extreme EarthThe fungal disease is called blastomycosis, named after the Blastomyces fungus that causes it. People usually become infected bybreathing in spores that have been kicked up in the air, though only around half will go on to…