Young girl battling leukemia dies due to fungal infection while immunocompromised

FLAGSTAFF, AZ (InvestigateTV) — As the temperatures across the country rise, doctors are warning about an increasing number of deadly fungal infections. In Northern Arizona, a family is mourning the loss of their 6-year-old daughter Lola, who was battling leukemia and recently died from such an infection.

“She was very sassy and determined,” said Alyssa Aguilar, Lola’s mom.

Lola was a happy and healthy kindergartener who loved to play with her little sister, Phoebe. Her parents said everything changed on Halloween…

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