State and Local Health Officials Continue to Investigate Fungal Infection in Northeastern Wisconsin

State and local health officials have confirmed 4 blastomycosis cases among individuals who went tubing on the Little Wolf River in early June. Blastomycosis is treatable with anti-fungal medication, so individuals with continual, persistent pneumonia-like symptoms are encouraged to contact their physicians to help ensure early detection and treatment of the fungus,” said James Kazmierczak, State Public Health Veterinarian. He noted that because the time between a person’s exposure and when...(see release)
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