Source: Fox News
Summary
A rare fungal infection, Cladophialophora bantiana, is increasing in the U.S., according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. The fungus, which can infect the brain and is linked to a high fatality rate, has seen a nearly fourfold rise in detections between 2023 and 2025, according to a University of Washington microbiology lab. The infection affects both immunocompromised and healthy individuals, with 48 confirmed cases and one probable case reported across 21 states and the District of Columbia. The CDC says the increase may not be due to more testing, as detection rates rose despite stable testing volumes. The fungus is difficult to diagnose and treat, with a 60% to 70% fatality rate even with aggressive medical care.
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This guidance has been heard before.
Experts warn of a rare infection with a high fatality rate.
Case numbers have risen sharply in recent years.
Diagnosis is difficult, and treatment is complex.
The advice sounds familiar, even as the details change.
Author: Evan Null
