Posted on 04.12.23

Michigan Officials Monitoring Large Outbreak of Fungal Infections Tied to Paper Mill

Source: https://www.medpagetoday.com/, April 11, 2023
By: Jennifer Henderson

Public health officials are continuing to investigate and monitor a large outbreak of blastomycosis, a type of fungal infection that can become serious if not treated, tied to a paper mill in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

As of last Friday, the local agency leading the investigation — Public Health, Delta & Menominee Countiesopens in a new tab or window — has reported that more than 90 peopleopens in a new tab or window have been potentially affected by the outbreak associated with the Billerud Paper Mill in Escanaba. Read more.

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