Williamson County
One Dead, More Than 30 Sickened in Histoplasmosis Outbreak in Middle Tennessee
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More than 30 cases of histoplasmosis have been confirmed in Williamson and Maury counties, Tennessee, resulting in at least one death. The fungal infection, common in local soil, has caused prolonged illness in affected individuals, but the specific source of exposure remains unidentified.
More than 30 cases of histoplasmosis have been confirmed in Williamson and Maury counties, Tennessee, resulting in at least one death. The fungal infection, common in local soil, has caused prolonged illness in affected individuals, but the specific source of exposure remains unidentified.
More than 30 cases of histoplasmosis have been confirmed in Williamson and Maury counties, Tennessee, resulting in at least one death. The fungal infection, common in local soil, has caused prolonged illness in affected individuals, but the specific source of exposure remains unidentified.
More than 30 cases of histoplasmosis have been confirmed in Williamson and Maury counties, Tennessee, resulting in at least one death. The fungal infection, common in local soil, has caused prolonged illness in affected individuals, but the specific source of exposure remains unidentified.
More than 30 cases of histoplasmosis have been confirmed in Williamson and Maury counties, Tennessee, resulting in at least one death. The fungal infection, common in local soil, has caused prolonged illness in affected individuals, but the specific source of exposure remains unidentified.
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State health officials say the histoplasmosis outbreak in Williamson and Maury counties has grown to 36 confirmed cases, with one death reported; the source of exposure remains unidentified.
Health officials say the fungal infection is common in Tennessee soil and can spread when soil or droppings are disturbed.
Families in Thompson’s Station say children and adults experienced weeks or months of fever, exhaustion, and worsening symptoms before testing positive. One family confirmed their daughter died after her positive test result came back days after her death.
State health officials say more than 30 cases of histoplasmosis have been confirmed in Williamson and Maury counties, with at least one death reported. Investigators say the source of exposure has not yet been identified.
Incident reported at Williamson County.
State health officials say the histoplasmosis outbreak in Williamson and Maury counties has grown to 36 confirmed cases, with one death reported; the source of exposure remains unidentified.
Health officials say the fungal infection is common in Tennessee soil and can spread when soil or droppings are disturbed.
Families in Thompson’s Station say children and adults experienced weeks or months of fever, exhaustion, and worsening symptoms before testing positive. One family confirmed their daughter died after her positive test result came back days after her death.
State health officials say more than 30 cases of histoplasmosis have been confirmed in Williamson and Maury counties, with at least one death reported. Investigators say the source of exposure has not yet been identified.
Incident reported at Williamson County.
State health officials say the histoplasmosis outbreak in Williamson and Maury counties has grown to 36 confirmed cases, with one death reported; the source of exposure remains unidentified.
Health officials say the fungal infection is common in Tennessee soil and can spread when soil or droppings are disturbed.
Families in Thompson’s Station say children and adults experienced weeks or months of fever, exhaustion, and worsening symptoms before testing positive. One family confirmed their daughter died after her positive test result came back days after her death.
State health officials say more than 30 cases of histoplasmosis have been confirmed in Williamson and Maury counties, with at least one death reported. Investigators say the source of exposure has not yet been identified.
Incident reported at Williamson County.
State health officials say the histoplasmosis outbreak in Williamson and Maury counties has grown to 36 confirmed cases, with one death reported; the source of exposure remains unidentified.
Health officials say the fungal infection is common in Tennessee soil and can spread when soil or droppings are disturbed.
Families in Thompson’s Station say children and adults experienced weeks or months of fever, exhaustion, and worsening symptoms before testing positive. One family confirmed their daughter died after her positive test result came back days after her death.
State health officials say more than 30 cases of histoplasmosis have been confirmed in Williamson and Maury counties, with at least one death reported. Investigators say the source of exposure has not yet been identified.
Incident reported at Williamson County.
State health officials say the histoplasmosis outbreak in Williamson and Maury counties has grown to 36 confirmed cases, with one death reported; the source of exposure remains unidentified.
Health officials say the fungal infection is common in Tennessee soil and can spread when soil or droppings are disturbed.
Families in Thompson’s Station say children and adults experienced weeks or months of fever, exhaustion, and worsening symptoms before testing positive. One family confirmed their daughter died after her positive test result came back days after her death.
State health officials say more than 30 cases of histoplasmosis have been confirmed in Williamson and Maury counties, with at least one death reported. Investigators say the source of exposure has not yet been identified.
Incident reported at Williamson County.
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Aye y'all better keep that shit over there. Don't bring that mess over here to Memphis
HISTOPLASMOSIS is a fungal infection from inhaling spores of Histoplasma capsulatum, common in soil with bird/bat droppings, especially in central/eastern US. Most people have no symptoms, but it can cause flu-like illness (fever, cough, fatigue, chest pain, body aches) appearing 3-17 days later. High-risk groups (infants, immunocompromised individuals) can develop severe, life-threatening disseminated disease, requiring antifungal treatment.
This is also a good reason for why no one should plant any of them seeds that randomly get addressed to people’s houses from China
@soddydaisynewman what does that have to do with anything?
Somebody needs to investigate this and be held accountable very disturbing
Aye y'all better keep that shit over there. Don't bring that mess over here to Memphis
HISTOPLASMOSIS is a fungal infection from inhaling spores of Histoplasma capsulatum, common in soil with bird/bat droppings, especially in central/eastern US. Most people have no symptoms, but it can cause flu-like illness (fever, cough, fatigue, chest pain, body aches) appearing 3-17 days later. High-risk groups (infants, immunocompromised individuals) can develop severe, life-threatening disseminated disease, requiring antifungal treatment.
This is also a good reason for why no one should plant any of them seeds that randomly get addressed to people’s houses from China
@soddydaisynewman what does that have to do with anything?
Somebody needs to investigate this and be held accountable very disturbing
Aye y'all better keep that shit over there. Don't bring that mess over here to Memphis
HISTOPLASMOSIS is a fungal infection from inhaling spores of Histoplasma capsulatum, common in soil with bird/bat droppings, especially in central/eastern US. Most people have no symptoms, but it can cause flu-like illness (fever, cough, fatigue, chest pain, body aches) appearing 3-17 days later. High-risk groups (infants, immunocompromised individuals) can develop severe, life-threatening disseminated disease, requiring antifungal treatment.
This is also a good reason for why no one should plant any of them seeds that randomly get addressed to people’s houses from China
@soddydaisynewman what does that have to do with anything?
Somebody needs to investigate this and be held accountable very disturbing
Aye y'all better keep that shit over there. Don't bring that mess over here to Memphis
HISTOPLASMOSIS is a fungal infection from inhaling spores of Histoplasma capsulatum, common in soil with bird/bat droppings, especially in central/eastern US. Most people have no symptoms, but it can cause flu-like illness (fever, cough, fatigue, chest pain, body aches) appearing 3-17 days later. High-risk groups (infants, immunocompromised individuals) can develop severe, life-threatening disseminated disease, requiring antifungal treatment.
This is also a good reason for why no one should plant any of them seeds that randomly get addressed to people’s houses from China
@soddydaisynewman what does that have to do with anything?
Somebody needs to investigate this and be held accountable very disturbing
Aye y'all better keep that shit over there. Don't bring that mess over here to Memphis
HISTOPLASMOSIS is a fungal infection from inhaling spores of Histoplasma capsulatum, common in soil with bird/bat droppings, especially in central/eastern US. Most people have no symptoms, but it can cause flu-like illness (fever, cough, fatigue, chest pain, body aches) appearing 3-17 days later. High-risk groups (infants, immunocompromised individuals) can develop severe, life-threatening disseminated disease, requiring antifungal treatment.
This is also a good reason for why no one should plant any of them seeds that randomly get addressed to people’s houses from China
@soddydaisynewman what does that have to do with anything?
Somebody needs to investigate this and be held accountable very disturbing
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