Blastomyces Stalks Milwaulkee

Philip — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:39 +0000

Blastomycosis results from infection with the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis. It is a threat to the immunodeficient, but also is more prevalent in some areas than others. Researchers find rare fungus in Milwaulkee area briefly discusses the incidence of the disease in urban Wisconsin.

Researchers found a rare — and dangerous — fungus in the rural Milwaukee suburbs. It’s called blastomycosis. The discovery was first reported by the Wisconsin Medical Journal.

Someone ought to leave a comment for the writer explaining that blastomycosis is a disease and not a fungus.

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Blastomyces Stalks Milwaulkee