Tennessee Fungal Outbreak: What Is Histoplasmosis?
Published on: Jan. 27, 2026, 7:27 a.m. | Source: Times Now
Health officials in Tennessee are probing a histoplasmosis outbreak linked to soil exposure that has sickened 35 people and killed one. The lung infection spreads when contaminated soil is disturbed, often during construction or yardwork. Most cases are mild, but severe illness can occur in people with weak immunity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. , Health, Times Now
